Ghanaian vs Samoan Community Comparison
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Ghanaian
Samoan
Social Comparison
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Ghanaians
Samoans
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
4,237
SOCIAL INDEX
39.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
202nd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Samoan Integration in Ghanaian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 116,974,235 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Samoans within Ghanaian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.182. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Ghanaians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.010% in Samoans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Ghanaians corresponds to a decrease of 9.9 Samoans.
Ghanaian vs Samoan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (22.3% compared to 26.0%, a difference of 16.3%), householder income over 65 years ($60,043 compared to $65,427, a difference of 9.0%), and median female earnings ($40,429 compared to $37,498, a difference of 7.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median family income ($98,877 compared to $100,344, a difference of 1.5%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($90,137 compared to $92,385, a difference of 2.5%), and median male earnings ($52,810 compared to $51,389, a difference of 2.8%).
Income Metric | Ghanaian | Samoan |
Per Capita Income | Poor $42,164 | Tragic $39,826 |
Median Family Income | Poor $98,877 | Fair $100,344 |
Median Household Income | Fair $83,582 | Good $86,498 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,440 | Tragic $44,206 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,810 | Tragic $51,389 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,429 | Tragic $37,498 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,594 | Exceptional $54,610 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $90,137 | Fair $92,385 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Poor $97,277 | Good $101,580 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $60,043 | Exceptional $65,427 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.3% | Fair 26.0% |
Ghanaian vs Samoan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.0% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 25.5%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.4% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 24.5%), and single father poverty (16.7% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 20.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (29.4% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 3.1%), single female poverty (21.6% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 4.5%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (14.4% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 6.8%).
Poverty Metric | Ghanaian | Samoan |
Poverty | Tragic 13.9% | Good 12.0% |
Families | Tragic 10.3% | Good 8.6% |
Males | Tragic 12.7% | Good 10.9% |
Females | Tragic 14.7% | Good 13.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.8% | Exceptional 18.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.4% | Average 13.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.2% | Excellent 16.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Good 15.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.9% | Excellent 15.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.5% | Excellent 15.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.3% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Good 20.6% |
Single Fathers | Poor 16.7% | Exceptional 13.8% |
Single Mothers | Fair 29.4% | Excellent 28.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.4% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.0% | Fair 12.1% |
Ghanaian vs Samoan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (19.8% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 14.6%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.6% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 14.2%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.2% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 13.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 1.1%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 1.5%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.0% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 3.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Ghanaian | Samoan |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.5% |
Males | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Poor 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.8% | Excellent 17.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.7% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Average 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.3% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.6% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Average 5.4% |
Ghanaian vs Samoan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.3% compared to 39.1%, a difference of 10.7%), in labor force | age 20-24 (74.3% compared to 77.4%, a difference of 4.1%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (85.4% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 2.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-64 (80.1% compared to 79.0%, a difference of 1.4%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.0% compared to 81.8%, a difference of 1.4%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 1.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Ghanaian | Samoan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.1% | Exceptional 65.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Tragic 79.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.3% | Exceptional 39.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 74.3% | Exceptional 77.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 83.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.4% | Tragic 83.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 83.0% | Tragic 81.8% |
Ghanaian vs Samoan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.8% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 20.0%), married-couple households (42.2% compared to 48.7%, a difference of 15.2%), and currently married (42.9% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 0.66%), family households with children (28.5% compared to 29.5%, a difference of 3.4%), and average family size (3.29 compared to 3.42, a difference of 4.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Ghanaian | Samoan |
Family Households | Tragic 63.5% | Exceptional 67.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.5% | Exceptional 29.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.2% | Exceptional 48.7% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Exceptional 3.42 |
Single Father Households | Poor 2.4% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.9% | Average 46.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.1% | Good 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.3% | Fair 32.6% |
Ghanaian vs Samoan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 115.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.2% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 75.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 52.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (83.6% compared to 92.4%, a difference of 10.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (48.0% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 28.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 52.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Ghanaian | Samoan |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 7.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 83.6% | Exceptional 92.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 48.0% | Exceptional 61.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 25.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 9.2% |
Ghanaian vs Samoan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (15.5% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 35.3%), doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 29.0%), and professional degree (4.3% compared to 3.3%, a difference of 27.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.5% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.31%), kindergarten (97.4% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.32%), and 1st grade (97.4% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.32%).
Education Level Metric | Ghanaian | Samoan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Poor 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Tragic 95.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Poor 94.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Poor 93.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Fair 92.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.0% | Fair 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.7% | Poor 88.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.3% | Poor 84.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 63.9% | Tragic 63.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.4% | Tragic 56.2% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 45.8% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.0% | Tragic 31.8% |
Master's Degree | Good 15.5% | Tragic 11.5% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Tragic 3.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Tragic 1.4% |
Ghanaian vs Samoan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.5% compared to 3.3%, a difference of 29.9%), male disability (10.8% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 10.3%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.6% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 6.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 0.19%), vision disability (2.2% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 0.63%), and cognitive disability (18.3% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 2.1%).
Disability Metric | Ghanaian | Samoan |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 11.9% |
Females | Good 12.1% | Poor 12.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.7% | Tragic 12.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.1% | Tragic 25.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.5% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Fair 2.2% | Poor 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Tragic 3.3% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Poor 6.3% |
Self-Care | Average 2.5% | Tragic 2.6% |