Ghanaian vs Tongan Community Comparison
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Ghanaian
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Ghanaians
Tongans
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
7,132
SOCIAL INDEX
68.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
130th/ 347
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Tongan Integration in Ghanaian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 66,595,397 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Tongans within Ghanaian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.167. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Ghanaians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.033% in Tongans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Ghanaians corresponds to a decrease of 33.4 Tongans.
Ghanaian vs Tongan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (22.3% compared to 27.5%, a difference of 23.0%), householder income over 65 years ($60,043 compared to $68,235, a difference of 13.6%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($97,277 compared to $108,643, a difference of 11.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($52,810 compared to $53,218, a difference of 0.77%), per capita income ($42,164 compared to $41,693, a difference of 1.1%), and median earnings ($46,440 compared to $45,665, a difference of 1.7%).
Income Metric | Ghanaian | Tongan |
Per Capita Income | Poor $42,164 | Tragic $41,693 |
Median Family Income | Poor $98,877 | Excellent $105,967 |
Median Household Income | Fair $83,582 | Exceptional $93,076 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,440 | Fair $45,665 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,810 | Fair $53,218 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,429 | Tragic $38,288 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,594 | Exceptional $56,972 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $90,137 | Exceptional $99,604 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Poor $97,277 | Exceptional $108,643 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $60,043 | Exceptional $68,235 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.3% | Tragic 27.5% |
Ghanaian vs Tongan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (14.0% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 44.0%), child poverty among boys under 16 (18.9% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 41.3%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (18.6% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 38.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (29.4% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 10.6%), single female poverty (21.6% compared to 18.8%, a difference of 14.7%), and married-couple family poverty (5.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 20.9%).
Poverty Metric | Ghanaian | Tongan |
Poverty | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Families | Tragic 10.3% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Males | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Females | Tragic 14.7% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.8% | Exceptional 17.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.4% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.2% | Exceptional 14.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Exceptional 13.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.9% | Exceptional 13.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.5% | Exceptional 13.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.3% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Single Fathers | Poor 16.7% | Exceptional 12.2% |
Single Mothers | Fair 29.4% | Exceptional 26.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.4% | Exceptional 9.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.0% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Ghanaian vs Tongan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.6% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 42.8%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.2% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 32.5%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.2% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 31.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.0% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 8.3%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 12.8%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 17.1%).
Unemployment Metric | Ghanaian | Tongan |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.0% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Males | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.8% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.7% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.6% | Exceptional 6.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Ghanaian vs Tongan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.3% compared to 41.2%, a difference of 16.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (74.3% compared to 77.9%, a difference of 4.9%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (85.4% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.040%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.0% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 0.15%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.1% compared to 80.3%, a difference of 0.22%).
Labor Participation Metric | Ghanaian | Tongan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.1% | Exceptional 67.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.3% | Exceptional 41.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 74.3% | Exceptional 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.4% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Tragic 83.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 83.0% | Excellent 83.1% |
Ghanaian vs Tongan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 34.2%), married-couple households (42.2% compared to 51.6%, a difference of 22.1%), and births to unmarried women (34.3% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 20.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 4.1%), average family size (3.29 compared to 3.49, a difference of 6.3%), and divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 9.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Ghanaian | Tongan |
Family Households | Tragic 63.5% | Exceptional 69.6% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.5% | Exceptional 31.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.2% | Exceptional 51.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Exceptional 3.49 |
Single Father Households | Poor 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.9% | Exceptional 48.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Average 12.1% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.3% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Ghanaian vs Tongan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 129.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.2% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 91.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 62.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (83.6% compared to 92.9%, a difference of 11.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (48.0% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 32.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.4% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 62.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Ghanaian | Tongan |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 7.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 83.6% | Exceptional 92.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 48.0% | Exceptional 63.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 26.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Ghanaian vs Tongan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (15.5% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 24.3%), professional degree (4.3% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 14.4%), and no schooling completed (2.6% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 12.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 7th grade (95.3% compared to 95.4%, a difference of 0.090%), 8th grade (94.9% compared to 95.1%, a difference of 0.18%), and nursery school (97.5% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.28%).
Education Level Metric | Ghanaian | Tongan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.4% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 93.3% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Poor 92.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.0% | Poor 90.7% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.7% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.3% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 63.9% | Fair 64.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.4% | Poor 57.8% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 45.8% | Tragic 43.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.0% | Tragic 34.3% |
Master's Degree | Good 15.5% | Tragic 12.5% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Poor 1.7% |
Ghanaian vs Tongan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Ghanaian and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (5.8% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 15.2%), hearing disability (2.5% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 13.9%), and ambulatory disability (6.0% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 12.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 65 to 74 (24.1% compared to 23.8%, a difference of 1.2%), disability age over 75 (47.5% compared to 48.3%, a difference of 1.7%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.6% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 2.4%).
Disability Metric | Ghanaian | Tongan |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Males | Exceptional 10.8% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Females | Good 12.1% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.7% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.1% | Fair 23.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.5% | Tragic 48.3% |
Vision | Fair 2.2% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 17.8% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Self-Care | Average 2.5% | Exceptional 2.2% |