Ghanaian vs South African Community Comparison
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Ghanaian
South African
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Ghanaians
South Africans
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
8,851
SOCIAL INDEX
86.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
44th/ 347
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South African Integration in Ghanaian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 109,557,111 people shows no correlation between the proportion of South Africans within Ghanaian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.000. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Ghanaians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.000% in South Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Ghanaians corresponds to an increase of 0.0 South Africans.
Ghanaian vs South African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and South African communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (22.3% compared to 28.0%, a difference of 25.5%), per capita income ($42,164 compared to $50,044, a difference of 18.7%), and median male earnings ($52,810 compared to $61,460, a difference of 16.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($52,594 compared to $51,383, a difference of 2.4%), median female earnings ($40,429 compared to $41,825, a difference of 3.5%), and median earnings ($46,440 compared to $50,752, a difference of 9.3%).
Income Metric | Ghanaian | South African |
Per Capita Income | Poor $42,164 | Exceptional $50,044 |
Median Family Income | Poor $98,877 | Exceptional $113,229 |
Median Household Income | Fair $83,582 | Exceptional $93,379 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,440 | Exceptional $50,752 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,810 | Exceptional $61,460 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,429 | Exceptional $41,825 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,594 | Poor $51,383 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $90,137 | Exceptional $103,160 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Poor $97,277 | Exceptional $109,719 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $60,043 | Exceptional $65,652 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.3% | Tragic 28.0% |
Ghanaian vs South African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and South African communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (14.0% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 40.0%), married-couple family poverty (5.7% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 25.5%), and family poverty (10.3% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 24.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.8% compared to 21.1%, a difference of 1.7%), single mother poverty (29.4% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 2.9%), and single father poverty (16.7% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 3.6%).
Poverty Metric | Ghanaian | South African |
Poverty | Tragic 13.9% | Excellent 11.7% |
Families | Tragic 10.3% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Males | Tragic 12.7% | Excellent 10.7% |
Females | Tragic 14.7% | Excellent 12.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.8% | Tragic 21.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.4% | Excellent 13.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.2% | Exceptional 16.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Exceptional 15.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.9% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.5% | Excellent 15.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.3% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Excellent 20.4% |
Single Fathers | Poor 16.7% | Good 16.1% |
Single Mothers | Fair 29.4% | Excellent 28.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.4% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Excellent 11.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.0% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Ghanaian vs South African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and South African communities in the United States are seen in male unemployment (6.1% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 20.9%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (13.3% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 19.8%), and unemployment (6.0% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 18.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.0% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 3.8%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 6.6%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 6.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Ghanaian | South African |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.0% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Males | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Good 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.8% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.7% | Excellent 10.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Good 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.4% | Exceptional 7.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.6% | Exceptional 8.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Good 5.4% |
Ghanaian vs South African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and South African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.3% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 3.9%), in labor force | age > 16 (67.1% compared to 65.3%, a difference of 2.9%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (74.3% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 1.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.33%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.0% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 0.51%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (85.4% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.53%).
Labor Participation Metric | Ghanaian | South African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.1% | Good 65.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.3% | Average 36.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 74.3% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.4% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 83.0% | Fair 82.6% |
Ghanaian vs South African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and South African communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 34.5%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 13.2%), and births to unmarried women (34.3% compared to 30.5%, a difference of 12.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (63.5% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 0.040%), divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 2.0%), and average family size (3.29 compared to 3.17, a difference of 3.7%).
Family Structure Metric | Ghanaian | South African |
Family Households | Tragic 63.5% | Tragic 63.4% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.5% | Average 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.2% | Excellent 47.3% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Tragic 3.17 |
Single Father Households | Poor 2.4% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.9% | Exceptional 47.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.1% | Excellent 11.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.3% | Excellent 30.5% |
Ghanaian vs South African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and South African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 60.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.2% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 18.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 18.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (83.6% compared to 90.0%, a difference of 7.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (48.0% compared to 56.2%, a difference of 17.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 18.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Ghanaian | South African |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Good 10.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 83.6% | Good 90.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 48.0% | Excellent 56.2% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Fair 19.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.2% | Fair 6.2% |
Ghanaian vs South African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and South African communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.6% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 45.6%), professional degree (4.3% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 34.1%), and doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 27.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.5% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.84%), kindergarten (97.4% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.85%), and 1st grade (97.4% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 0.85%).
Education Level Metric | Ghanaian | South African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.6% | Exceptional 1.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.3% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.2% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Exceptional 98.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 97.9% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Exceptional 97.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Exceptional 97.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Exceptional 96.6% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Exceptional 96.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Exceptional 95.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Exceptional 94.7% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Exceptional 93.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.0% | Exceptional 92.4% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.7% | Exceptional 90.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.3% | Exceptional 87.5% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 63.9% | Exceptional 69.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.4% | Exceptional 64.1% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 45.8% | Exceptional 51.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.0% | Exceptional 43.6% |
Master's Degree | Good 15.5% | Exceptional 18.1% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Exceptional 2.3% |
Ghanaian vs South African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and South African communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.5% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 20.6%), disability age 65 to 74 (24.1% compared to 21.9%, a difference of 9.7%), and disability age 35 to 64 (11.7% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 9.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (11.5% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 0.67%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.6% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 1.3%), and male disability (10.8% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 1.7%).
Disability Metric | Ghanaian | South African |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Excellent 11.0% |
Females | Good 12.1% | Exceptional 11.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Good 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Good 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.7% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.1% | Exceptional 21.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.5% | Exceptional 45.5% |
Vision | Fair 2.2% | Good 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Fair 3.1% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Average 2.5% | Exceptional 2.3% |