Immigrants from Caribbean vs Ghanaian Community Comparison
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Immigrants from Caribbean
Ghanaian
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Immigrants from Caribbean
Ghanaians
956
SOCIAL INDEX
7.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
332nd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Ghanaian Integration in Immigrants from Caribbean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 184,168,008 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Ghanaians within Immigrant from Caribbean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.168. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Immigrants from Caribbean within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.007% in Ghanaians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Immigrants from Caribbean corresponds to an increase of 6.7 Ghanaians.
Immigrants from Caribbean vs Ghanaian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Caribbean and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($48,535 compared to $60,043, a difference of 23.7%), median family income ($83,319 compared to $98,877, a difference of 18.7%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($82,513 compared to $97,277, a difference of 17.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($50,757 compared to $52,594, a difference of 3.6%), wage/income gap (20.4% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 9.5%), and median female earnings ($36,414 compared to $40,429, a difference of 11.0%).
Income Metric | Immigrants from Caribbean | Ghanaian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,254 | Poor $42,164 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $83,319 | Poor $98,877 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $71,860 | Fair $83,582 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,119 | Average $46,440 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $46,193 | Poor $52,810 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,414 | Excellent $40,429 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,757 | Good $52,594 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $80,326 | Tragic $90,137 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $82,513 | Poor $97,277 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $48,535 | Fair $60,043 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 20.4% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Immigrants from Caribbean vs Ghanaian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Caribbean and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (19.6% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 40.6%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (16.5% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 32.6%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (18.2% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 30.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.3% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 0.27%), single female poverty (22.4% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 4.1%), and single father poverty (17.4% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 4.1%).
Poverty Metric | Immigrants from Caribbean | Ghanaian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 10.3% |
Males | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 14.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.1% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.7% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.4% | Tragic 19.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 20.8% | Tragic 18.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 18.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.7% | Tragic 18.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.4% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.4% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.1% | Fair 29.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 16.5% | Tragic 12.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 18.2% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 19.6% | Tragic 14.0% |
Immigrants from Caribbean vs Ghanaian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Caribbean and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.4% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 6.3%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (20.9% compared to 19.8%, a difference of 5.8%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.1% compared to 9.6%, a difference of 5.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.3% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.080%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.3% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 0.44%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 0.51%).
Unemployment Metric | Immigrants from Caribbean | Ghanaian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.0% |
Males | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.1% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.5% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 20.9% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 11.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.3% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.1% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.2% |
Immigrants from Caribbean vs Ghanaian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Caribbean and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (31.2% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 13.1%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.4% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 4.2%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (71.9% compared to 74.3%, a difference of 3.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.2% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.74%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.1% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 1.1%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.4% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | Immigrants from Caribbean | Ghanaian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.4% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.8% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 31.2% | Tragic 35.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 71.9% | Tragic 74.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.4% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.0% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.2% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.1% | Good 83.0% |
Immigrants from Caribbean vs Ghanaian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Caribbean and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (39.8% compared to 34.3%, a difference of 16.3%), divorced or separated (13.6% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 12.4%), and single mother households (8.4% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 6.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.33 compared to 3.29, a difference of 1.2%), family households (65.3% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 2.9%), and married-couple households (40.8% compared to 42.2%, a difference of 3.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Immigrants from Caribbean | Ghanaian |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.3% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 27.0% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.8% | Tragic 42.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.33 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.4% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.3% | Tragic 42.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.6% | Average 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 39.8% | Tragic 34.3% |
Immigrants from Caribbean vs Ghanaian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Caribbean and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (19.6% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 19.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.4% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 18.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (14.6% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 12.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (80.4% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 4.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (44.2% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 8.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (14.6% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 12.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Immigrants from Caribbean | Ghanaian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 19.6% | Tragic 16.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 80.4% | Tragic 83.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 44.2% | Tragic 48.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 16.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.4% | Tragic 5.2% |
Immigrants from Caribbean vs Ghanaian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Caribbean and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.3% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 43.2%), master's degree (12.1% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 28.7%), and bachelor's degree (31.4% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 21.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.1% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.38%), kindergarten (97.1% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.38%), and 1st grade (97.0% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.38%).
Education Level Metric | Immigrants from Caribbean | Ghanaian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.0% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.6% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.5% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.2% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 90.6% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 89.1% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 87.4% | Tragic 90.0% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 80.5% | Tragic 84.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 56.6% | Poor 63.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 51.4% | Fair 58.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.7% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.4% | Average 38.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.5% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.3% | Average 1.8% |
Immigrants from Caribbean vs Ghanaian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Caribbean and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in self-care disability (2.8% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 14.1%), ambulatory disability (6.7% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 11.6%), and vision disability (2.5% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 11.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 0.98%), hearing disability (2.6% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 1.7%), and disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 47.5%, a difference of 1.8%).
Disability Metric | Immigrants from Caribbean | Ghanaian |
Disability | Tragic 12.0% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Average 11.3% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.2% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.0% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Average 11.3% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.6% | Poor 24.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Fair 47.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Poor 17.5% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Average 2.5% |