African vs Immigrants from Ghana Community Comparison
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African
Immigrants from Ghana
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Africans
Immigrants from Ghana
624
SOCIAL INDEX
3.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
1,709
SOCIAL INDEX
14.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
290th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Immigrants from Ghana Integration in African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 196,323,965 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Immigrants from Ghana within African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.321. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.048% in Immigrants from Ghana. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Africans corresponds to an increase of 48.3 Immigrants from Ghana.
African vs Immigrants from Ghana Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Ghana communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($72,650 compared to $81,489, a difference of 12.2%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($84,925 compared to $94,982, a difference of 11.8%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($78,986 compared to $87,760, a difference of 11.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (22.9% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 2.8%), median male earnings ($47,994 compared to $51,836, a difference of 8.0%), and median earnings ($41,955 compared to $45,641, a difference of 8.8%).
Income Metric | African | Immigrants from Ghana |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,785 | Tragic $41,131 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,820 | Tragic $96,544 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $72,650 | Tragic $81,489 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,955 | Fair $45,641 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $47,994 | Tragic $51,836 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,530 | Good $39,894 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $46,838 | Poor $51,333 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $78,986 | Tragic $87,760 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $84,925 | Tragic $94,982 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $53,711 | Tragic $58,624 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.9% | Exceptional 22.3% |
African vs Immigrants from Ghana Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Ghana communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (22.8% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 16.1%), child poverty among girls under 16 (21.9% compared to 18.9%, a difference of 15.8%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (17.0% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 15.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (6.0% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 0.73%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.6% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 1.4%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.6% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 5.5%).
Poverty Metric | African | Immigrants from Ghana |
Poverty | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 14.2% |
Families | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 10.8% |
Males | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 12.9% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 15.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.8% | Poor 20.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 14.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 19.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 19.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 19.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.9% | Tragic 18.9% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 13.4% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.8% | Tragic 21.9% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.3% | Poor 29.9% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.9% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 14.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 14.1% |
African vs Immigrants from Ghana Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Ghana communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.2% compared to 8.3%, a difference of 10.2%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 9.2%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.5% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 4.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment (6.1% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 0.15%), female unemployment (5.9% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 0.93%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 1.4%).
Unemployment Metric | African | Immigrants from Ghana |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.1% |
Males | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.2% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.0% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.5% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 7.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 8.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.2% |
African vs Immigrants from Ghana Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Ghana communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (38.0% compared to 35.4%, a difference of 7.3%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 3.8%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (80.5% compared to 82.9%, a difference of 3.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 74.5%, a difference of 0.60%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.2% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.8%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.9% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 2.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | African | Immigrants from Ghana |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.9% | Exceptional 80.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.0% | Tragic 35.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Poor 74.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.2% | Good 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.4% | Exceptional 85.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.9% | Exceptional 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.5% | Good 82.9% |
African vs Immigrants from Ghana Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Ghana communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (39.7% compared to 34.5%, a difference of 15.1%), divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 8.4%), and family households with children (27.2% compared to 28.6%, a difference of 5.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.70%), average family size (3.25 compared to 3.29, a difference of 1.0%), and family households (62.1% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 2.0%).
Family Structure Metric | African | Immigrants from Ghana |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Tragic 63.4% |
Family Households with Children | Poor 27.2% | Exceptional 28.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 41.8% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 8.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.8% | Tragic 42.7% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Poor 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 39.7% | Tragic 34.5% |
African vs Immigrants from Ghana Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Ghana communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 16.6%, a difference of 34.7%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.8% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 12.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 12.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (87.8% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 5.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.8% compared to 47.4%, a difference of 9.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 12.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | African | Immigrants from Ghana |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 16.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.8% | Tragic 83.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.8% | Tragic 47.4% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.2% | Tragic 16.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.2% |
African vs Immigrants from Ghana Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Ghana communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.2% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 19.5%), master's degree (12.9% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 16.3%), and doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 12.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 12th grade, no diploma (89.6% compared to 89.7%, a difference of 0.050%), high school diploma (87.5% compared to 87.4%, a difference of 0.11%), and 11th grade (91.5% compared to 91.2%, a difference of 0.35%).
Education Level Metric | African | Immigrants from Ghana |
No Schooling Completed | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.9% | Tragic 97.4% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Tragic 97.3% |
3rd Grade | Poor 97.6% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Poor 97.4% | Tragic 96.9% |
5th Grade | Poor 97.2% | Tragic 96.6% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.9% | Tragic 96.3% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.4% | Tragic 94.8% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 93.8% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 92.5% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Tragic 91.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.6% | Tragic 89.7% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Tragic 87.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.4% | Tragic 83.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.1% | Tragic 63.1% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.0% | Tragic 57.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Poor 44.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Fair 36.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.9% | Average 15.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Fair 1.8% |
African vs Immigrants from Ghana Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Ghana communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.0% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 18.5%), male disability (12.6% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 15.4%), and disability age 35 to 64 (13.6% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 14.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (18.6% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 1.9%), disability age over 75 (48.9% compared to 47.7%, a difference of 2.4%), and disability age 65 to 74 (26.2% compared to 24.5%, a difference of 7.0%).
Disability Metric | African | Immigrants from Ghana |
Disability | Tragic 13.0% | Good 11.6% |
Males | Tragic 12.6% | Excellent 10.9% |
Females | Tragic 13.4% | Average 12.2% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 11.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.2% | Tragic 24.5% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.9% | Poor 47.7% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.2% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.0% | Average 6.1% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Poor 2.5% |