Ghanaian vs British West Indian Community Comparison
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Ghanaians
British West Indians
2,403
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21.6/ 100
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261st/ 347
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938
SOCIAL INDEX
6.9/ 100
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333rd/ 347
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British West Indian Integration in Ghanaian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 103,546,988 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of British West Indians within Ghanaian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.130. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Ghanaians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.020% in British West Indians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Ghanaians corresponds to a decrease of 19.7 British West Indians.
Ghanaian vs British West Indian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (22.3% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 24.0%), householder income over 65 years ($60,043 compared to $51,463, a difference of 16.7%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($97,277 compared to $85,571, a difference of 13.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($40,429 compared to $40,299, a difference of 0.32%), householder income under 25 years ($52,594 compared to $51,844, a difference of 1.5%), and median earnings ($46,440 compared to $44,552, a difference of 4.2%).
Income Metric | Ghanaian | British West Indian |
Per Capita Income | Poor $42,164 | Tragic $40,330 |
Median Family Income | Poor $98,877 | Tragic $88,987 |
Median Household Income | Fair $83,582 | Tragic $75,647 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,440 | Tragic $44,552 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,810 | Tragic $49,636 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,429 | Good $40,299 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,594 | Fair $51,844 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $90,137 | Tragic $85,565 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Poor $97,277 | Tragic $85,571 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $60,043 | Tragic $51,463 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.3% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Ghanaian vs British West Indian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (14.0% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 28.2%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.4% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 25.3%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.0% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 24.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.3% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 0.77%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.8% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 2.1%), and single female poverty (21.6% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 5.9%).
Poverty Metric | Ghanaian | British West Indian |
Poverty | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 15.9% |
Families | Tragic 10.3% | Tragic 12.4% |
Males | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 14.6% |
Females | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 17.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.8% | Tragic 21.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.2% | Tragic 21.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 21.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.9% | Tragic 21.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.5% | Tragic 21.3% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 13.4% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Tragic 22.8% |
Single Fathers | Poor 16.7% | Tragic 17.7% |
Single Mothers | Fair 29.4% | Tragic 31.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 7.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 15.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 17.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ghanaian vs British West Indian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (19.8% compared to 24.0%, a difference of 21.4%), male unemployment (6.1% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 19.8%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.0% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 17.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.55%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.2% compared to 8.3%, a difference of 1.0%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.6% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 1.2%).
Unemployment Metric | Ghanaian | British West Indian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.8% |
Males | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 7.3% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 15.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 24.0% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.7% | Tragic 13.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 8.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.4% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 8.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.6% | Tragic 9.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.6% |
Ghanaian vs British West Indian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.3% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 21.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (74.3% compared to 70.0%, a difference of 6.2%), and in labor force | age > 16 (67.1% compared to 64.4%, a difference of 4.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.8% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 1.0%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.4% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 1.7%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 1.8%).
Labor Participation Metric | Ghanaian | British West Indian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.1% | Tragic 64.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Tragic 78.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.3% | Tragic 29.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 74.3% | Tragic 70.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.4% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 83.0% | Tragic 81.2% |
Ghanaian vs British West Indian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (34.3% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 10.9%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 10.9%), and married-couple households (42.2% compared to 38.3%, a difference of 10.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.29 compared to 3.32, a difference of 1.1%), family households (63.5% compared to 62.8%, a difference of 1.1%), and divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 2.7%).
Family Structure Metric | Ghanaian | British West Indian |
Family Households | Tragic 63.5% | Tragic 62.8% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.5% | Tragic 26.0% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.2% | Tragic 38.3% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Exceptional 3.32 |
Single Father Households | Poor 2.4% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 8.4% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.9% | Tragic 39.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.1% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.3% | Tragic 38.0% |
Ghanaian vs British West Indian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 29.7%, a difference of 80.9%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.2% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 51.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 42.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (83.6% compared to 70.4%, a difference of 18.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (48.0% compared to 35.4%, a difference of 35.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 42.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Ghanaian | British West Indian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 29.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 83.6% | Tragic 70.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 48.0% | Tragic 35.4% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 11.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 3.5% |
Ghanaian vs British West Indian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 25.9%), master's degree (15.5% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 12.5%), and professional degree (4.3% compared to 3.8%, a difference of 11.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.5% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.19%), kindergarten (97.4% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.20%), and 1st grade (97.4% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.20%).
Education Level Metric | Ghanaian | British West Indian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.7% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.3% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.2% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.0% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.7% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 94.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Tragic 94.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Tragic 93.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 91.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Tragic 90.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.0% | Tragic 88.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.7% | Tragic 85.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 82.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 63.9% | Tragic 59.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.4% | Tragic 54.5% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 45.8% | Tragic 42.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.0% | Tragic 34.5% |
Master's Degree | Good 15.5% | Tragic 13.8% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Tragic 3.8% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Tragic 1.5% |
Ghanaian vs British West Indian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and British West Indian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 0.99%, a difference of 21.9%), ambulatory disability (6.0% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 15.2%), and self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 13.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 0.18%), cognitive disability (18.3% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 0.37%), and disability age 35 to 64 (11.7% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 1.9%).
Disability Metric | Ghanaian | British West Indian |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Poor 12.0% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Good 11.1% |
Females | Good 12.1% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Exceptional 0.99% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Exceptional 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.1% | Tragic 24.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.5% | Tragic 48.7% |
Vision | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Exceptional 2.4% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 18.2% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Tragic 7.0% |
Self-Care | Average 2.5% | Tragic 2.8% |