Bahamian vs Ghanaian Community Comparison
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Ghanaian Integration in Bahamian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 78,257,377 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Ghanaians within Bahamian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.374. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Bahamians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.103% in Ghanaians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Bahamians corresponds to a decrease of 103.2 Ghanaians.
Bahamian vs Ghanaian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($69,726 compared to $83,582, a difference of 19.9%), median family income ($82,631 compared to $98,877, a difference of 19.7%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($75,395 compared to $90,137, a difference of 19.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (20.2% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 10.3%), householder income under 25 years ($45,743 compared to $52,594, a difference of 15.0%), and median female earnings ($35,125 compared to $40,429, a difference of 15.1%).
Income Metric | Bahamian | Ghanaian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $36,427 | Poor $42,164 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $82,631 | Poor $98,877 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $69,726 | Fair $83,582 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $39,735 | Average $46,440 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $44,756 | Poor $52,810 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,125 | Excellent $40,429 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $45,743 | Good $52,594 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $75,395 | Tragic $90,137 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $81,369 | Poor $97,277 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,000 | Fair $60,043 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 20.2% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Bahamian vs Ghanaian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (17.0% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 21.9%), child poverty under the age of 5 (23.0% compared to 19.2%, a difference of 19.7%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (21.5% compared to 18.5%, a difference of 16.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.8% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 5.0%), single female poverty (22.7% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 5.2%), and single mother poverty (31.3% compared to 29.4%, a difference of 6.7%).
Poverty Metric | Bahamian | Ghanaian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Tragic 11.7% | Tragic 10.3% |
Males | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 14.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.8% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 23.0% | Tragic 19.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.5% | Tragic 18.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 18.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.5% | Tragic 18.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.7% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.3% | Fair 29.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 12.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 14.0% |
Bahamian vs Ghanaian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 10.5%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.6% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 9.5%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 9.6%, a difference of 8.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.9% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 0.090%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (19.8% compared to 19.8%, a difference of 0.12%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.3% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.28%).
Unemployment Metric | Bahamian | Ghanaian |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.0% |
Males | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.1% |
Females | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.6% | Tragic 11.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.8% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.7% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.2% |
Bahamian vs Ghanaian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (64.2% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 4.6%), in labor force | age 20-64 (78.4% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 2.2%), and in labor force | age 16-19 (34.6% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 2.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.7% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.15%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.2% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 1.0%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.7% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | Bahamian | Ghanaian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.2% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.4% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.6% | Tragic 35.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.3% | Tragic 74.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.7% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.9% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.7% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.2% | Good 83.0% |
Bahamian vs Ghanaian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (40.8% compared to 34.3%, a difference of 19.0%), divorced or separated (14.2% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 17.9%), and family households with children (26.5% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 7.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (63.3% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 0.22%), average family size (3.28 compared to 3.29, a difference of 0.24%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 3.2%).
Family Structure Metric | Bahamian | Ghanaian |
Family Households | Tragic 63.3% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.5% | Tragic 42.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.28 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.3% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.2% | Tragic 42.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 14.2% | Average 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 40.8% | Tragic 34.3% |
Bahamian vs Ghanaian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.9% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 66.2%), 1 or more vehicles in household (90.2% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 7.9%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.5% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 7.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 4 or more vehicles in household (5.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 3.3%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.9% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 3.6%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.5% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 7.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Bahamian | Ghanaian |
No Vehicles Available | Excellent 9.9% | Tragic 16.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 90.2% | Tragic 83.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.5% | Tragic 48.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 16.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.2% |
Bahamian vs Ghanaian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 25.4%), master's degree (12.4% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 25.3%), and bachelor's degree (32.5% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 16.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 12th grade, no diploma (89.9% compared to 90.0%, a difference of 0.11%), 11th grade (91.6% compared to 91.5%, a difference of 0.17%), and 4th grade (97.2% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.27%).
Education Level Metric | Bahamian | Ghanaian |
No Schooling Completed | Poor 2.2% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.7% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.9% | Tragic 90.0% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.6% | Tragic 84.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.3% | Poor 63.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.5% | Fair 58.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.5% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.5% | Average 38.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.4% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Average 1.8% |
Bahamian vs Ghanaian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 11.8%), vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 10.5%), and male disability (11.9% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 10.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 18 to 34 (6.6% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 0.050%), disability age 35 to 64 (11.8% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 0.73%), and disability age over 75 (48.0% compared to 47.5%, a difference of 1.0%).
Disability Metric | Bahamian | Ghanaian |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.8% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.4% | Poor 24.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.0% | Fair 47.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.6% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Average 2.5% |