Ghanaian vs Portuguese Community Comparison
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Ghanaian
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Ghanaians
Portuguese
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
4,363
SOCIAL INDEX
41.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
201st/ 347
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Portuguese Integration in Ghanaian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 178,508,583 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Portuguese within Ghanaian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.118. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Ghanaians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.028% in Portuguese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Ghanaians corresponds to an increase of 27.9 Portuguese.
Ghanaian vs Portuguese Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (22.3% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 22.5%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($90,137 compared to $99,429, a difference of 10.3%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($97,277 compared to $105,309, a difference of 8.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($40,429 compared to $40,177, a difference of 0.63%), householder income over 65 years ($60,043 compared to $61,440, a difference of 2.3%), and median earnings ($46,440 compared to $48,032, a difference of 3.4%).
Income Metric | Ghanaian | Portuguese |
Per Capita Income | Poor $42,164 | Good $44,362 |
Median Family Income | Poor $98,877 | Excellent $106,286 |
Median Household Income | Fair $83,582 | Exceptional $88,976 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,440 | Exceptional $48,032 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,810 | Excellent $56,663 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,429 | Good $40,177 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,594 | Exceptional $54,436 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $90,137 | Exceptional $99,429 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Poor $97,277 | Exceptional $105,309 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $60,043 | Good $61,440 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.3% | Tragic 27.4% |
Ghanaian vs Portuguese Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (5.7% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 24.5%), child poverty under the age of 16 (18.6% compared to 15.1%, a difference of 22.9%), and family poverty (10.3% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 22.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (29.4% compared to 28.8%, a difference of 1.9%), single male poverty (13.3% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 2.5%), and single father poverty (16.7% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 2.9%).
Poverty Metric | Ghanaian | Portuguese |
Poverty | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 11.6% |
Families | Tragic 10.3% | Excellent 8.4% |
Males | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Females | Tragic 14.7% | Exceptional 12.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.8% | Exceptional 17.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.4% | Average 13.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.2% | Excellent 16.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Exceptional 15.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.9% | Excellent 15.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.5% | Exceptional 15.3% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.3% | Fair 12.9% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Excellent 20.5% |
Single Fathers | Poor 16.7% | Good 16.2% |
Single Mothers | Fair 29.4% | Good 28.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.4% | Excellent 10.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Good 12.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.0% | Fair 12.2% |
Ghanaian vs Portuguese Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.4% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 24.2%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (13.3% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 13.6%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (19.8% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 13.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.2% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 0.73%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.0% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 1.6%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.6% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 1.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Ghanaian | Portuguese |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.0% | Poor 5.4% |
Males | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.8% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.7% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 8.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.6% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Poor 5.6% |
Ghanaian vs Portuguese Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.3% compared to 40.0%, a difference of 13.2%), in labor force | age > 16 (67.1% compared to 64.4%, a difference of 4.3%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (74.3% compared to 76.4%, a difference of 2.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.30%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.8% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.69%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.0% compared to 82.2%, a difference of 0.96%).
Labor Participation Metric | Ghanaian | Portuguese |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.1% | Tragic 64.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.3% | Exceptional 40.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 74.3% | Exceptional 76.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Fair 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.4% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 83.0% | Tragic 82.2% |
Ghanaian vs Portuguese Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.8% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 22.9%), married-couple households (42.2% compared to 47.8%, a difference of 13.1%), and currently married (42.9% compared to 47.3%, a difference of 10.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.88%), births to unmarried women (34.3% compared to 33.8%, a difference of 1.3%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 2.2%).
Family Structure Metric | Ghanaian | Portuguese |
Family Households | Tragic 63.5% | Exceptional 65.8% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.5% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.2% | Exceptional 47.8% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Tragic 3.19 |
Single Father Households | Poor 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Fair 6.4% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.9% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.1% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.3% | Tragic 33.8% |
Ghanaian vs Portuguese Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 91.9%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.2% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 41.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 33.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (83.6% compared to 91.6%, a difference of 9.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (48.0% compared to 58.6%, a difference of 22.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 33.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Ghanaian | Portuguese |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 8.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 83.6% | Exceptional 91.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 48.0% | Exceptional 58.6% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 21.8% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 7.4% |
Ghanaian vs Portuguese Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.6% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 21.3%), master's degree (15.5% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 11.5%), and bachelor's degree (38.0% compared to 35.5%, a difference of 7.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 5th grade (96.7% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.37%), 6th grade (96.4% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 0.43%), and 7th grade (95.3% compared to 95.8%, a difference of 0.48%).
Education Level Metric | Ghanaian | Portuguese |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.6% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.4% | Average 97.9% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Average 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Poor 95.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Poor 95.5% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Poor 93.3% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Tragic 92.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.0% | Poor 90.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.7% | Poor 88.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.3% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 63.9% | Tragic 63.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.4% | Tragic 57.2% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 45.8% | Tragic 44.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.0% | Tragic 35.5% |
Master's Degree | Good 15.5% | Poor 13.9% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Fair 1.8% |
Ghanaian vs Portuguese Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.5% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 35.7%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 33.8%), and male disability (10.8% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 13.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.5% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 0.10%), disability age 35 to 64 (11.7% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 2.4%), and disability age 65 to 74 (24.1% compared to 23.5%, a difference of 2.4%).
Disability Metric | Ghanaian | Portuguese |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Tragic 12.6% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 12.3% |
Females | Good 12.1% | Tragic 13.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.1% | Fair 23.5% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.5% | Fair 47.6% |
Vision | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Average 2.5% | Tragic 2.6% |