Dutch West Indian vs Ghanaian Community Comparison
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Ghanaian Integration in Dutch West Indian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 56,049,676 people shows a perfect positive correlation between the proportion of Ghanaians within Dutch West Indian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.959. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Dutch West Indians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.733% in Ghanaians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Dutch West Indians corresponds to an increase of 732.5 Ghanaians.
Dutch West Indian vs Ghanaian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Dutch West Indian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($79,171 compared to $97,277, a difference of 22.9%), median household income ($68,412 compared to $83,582, a difference of 22.2%), and median family income ($81,852 compared to $98,877, a difference of 20.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($46,656 compared to $52,810, a difference of 13.2%), householder income under 25 years ($45,816 compared to $52,594, a difference of 14.8%), and median earnings ($40,107 compared to $46,440, a difference of 15.8%).
Income Metric | Dutch West Indian | Ghanaian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,922 | Poor $42,164 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $81,852 | Poor $98,877 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $68,412 | Fair $83,582 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $40,107 | Average $46,440 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $46,656 | Poor $52,810 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $34,106 | Excellent $40,429 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $45,816 | Good $52,594 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $77,260 | Tragic $90,137 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $79,171 | Poor $97,277 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,475 | Fair $60,043 |
Wage/Income Gap | Fair 26.3% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Dutch West Indian vs Ghanaian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Dutch West Indian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 25-34 year olds (18.4% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 28.3%), single female poverty (27.5% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 27.4%), and single mother poverty (36.8% compared to 29.4%, a difference of 25.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.4% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 0.030%), receiving food stamps (14.3% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 2.7%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.5% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 3.7%).
Poverty Metric | Dutch West Indian | Ghanaian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Tragic 11.7% | Tragic 10.3% |
Males | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Tragic 17.1% | Tragic 14.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 18.4% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 23.3% | Tragic 19.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.5% | Tragic 18.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.8% | Tragic 18.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 18.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Tragic 27.5% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 19.2% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 36.8% | Fair 29.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 12.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.5% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 14.0% |
Dutch West Indian vs Ghanaian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Dutch West Indian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.2% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 21.3%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.5% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 15.1%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.7% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 14.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (19.7% compared to 19.8%, a difference of 0.24%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.2% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 0.81%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.98%).
Unemployment Metric | Dutch West Indian | Ghanaian |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.0% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.1% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.9% | Tragic 11.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.2% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.2% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.2% |
Dutch West Indian vs Ghanaian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Dutch West Indian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (61.7% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 8.9%), in labor force | age 20-64 (75.5% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 6.1%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (78.2% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 6.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 16-19 (35.6% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 0.70%), in labor force | age 20-24 (73.7% compared to 74.3%, a difference of 0.83%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (81.1% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 4.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | Dutch West Indian | Ghanaian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 61.7% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 75.5% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Poor 35.6% | Tragic 35.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.7% | Tragic 74.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 81.1% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 81.0% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 80.4% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 78.2% | Good 83.0% |
Dutch West Indian vs Ghanaian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Dutch West Indian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in divorced or separated (14.0% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 15.9%), births to unmarried women (38.4% compared to 34.3%, a difference of 12.1%), and single father households (2.6% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 9.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.3% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 1.4%), average family size (3.23 compared to 3.29, a difference of 1.6%), and family households with children (27.2% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 4.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Dutch West Indian | Ghanaian |
Family Households | Average 64.3% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Poor 27.2% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 44.9% | Tragic 42.2% |
Average Family Size | Average 3.23 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 45.5% | Tragic 42.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 14.0% | Average 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.4% | Tragic 34.3% |
Dutch West Indian vs Ghanaian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Dutch West Indian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.2% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 47.2%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 35.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.9% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 27.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 6.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (55.6% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 15.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.9% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 27.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Dutch West Indian | Ghanaian |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.2% | Tragic 16.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Tragic 83.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Average 55.6% | Tragic 48.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.9% | Tragic 16.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.1% | Tragic 5.2% |
Dutch West Indian vs Ghanaian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Dutch West Indian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (10.6% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 46.1%), doctorate degree (1.3% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 37.8%), and professional degree (3.1% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 37.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (92.6% compared to 92.8%, a difference of 0.21%), 9th grade (94.2% compared to 93.9%, a difference of 0.27%), and 8th grade (95.4% compared to 94.9%, a difference of 0.44%).
Education Level Metric | Dutch West Indian | Ghanaian |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Good 98.0% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Good 98.0% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Good 98.0% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Good 97.9% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Average 97.8% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Fair 97.5% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Fair 97.3% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Fair 96.9% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.2% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.6% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.7% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 88.5% | Tragic 90.0% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.5% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 81.6% | Tragic 84.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.2% | Poor 63.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 50.5% | Fair 58.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 36.5% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 28.5% | Average 38.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 10.6% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.1% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.3% | Average 1.8% |
Dutch West Indian vs Ghanaian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Dutch West Indian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (4.3% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 67.0%), disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 60.3%), and vision disability (3.2% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 42.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (18.1% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 0.71%), disability age over 75 (51.5% compared to 47.5%, a difference of 8.4%), and disability age 5 to 17 (6.7% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 15.5%).
Disability Metric | Dutch West Indian | Ghanaian |
Disability | Tragic 14.9% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 14.8% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Tragic 15.0% | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.4% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.6% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 29.6% | Poor 24.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 51.5% | Fair 47.5% |
Vision | Tragic 3.2% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 4.3% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 8.2% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 3.0% | Average 2.5% |