Immigrants from Ghana vs Black/African American Community Comparison
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Immigrants from Ghana
Black/African American
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Immigrants from Ghana
Blacks/African Americans
1,709
SOCIAL INDEX
14.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
290th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Black/African American Integration in Immigrants from Ghana Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 199,859,455 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Blacks/African Americans within Immigrant from Ghana communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.038. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Immigrants from Ghana within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.181% in Blacks/African Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Immigrants from Ghana corresponds to an increase of 180.7 Blacks/African Americans.
Immigrants from Ghana vs Black/African American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Ghana and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($94,982 compared to $78,556, a difference of 20.9%), median household income ($81,489 compared to $67,573, a difference of 20.6%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($87,760 compared to $73,370, a difference of 19.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (22.3% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 2.7%), median female earnings ($39,894 compared to $35,315, a difference of 13.0%), and median earnings ($45,641 compared to $40,085, a difference of 13.9%).
Income Metric | Immigrants from Ghana | Black/African American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,131 | Tragic $35,564 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $96,544 | Tragic $81,912 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $81,489 | Tragic $67,573 |
Median Earnings | Fair $45,641 | Tragic $40,085 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $51,836 | Tragic $45,523 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $39,894 | Tragic $35,315 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,333 | Tragic $44,381 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,760 | Tragic $73,370 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $94,982 | Tragic $78,556 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $58,624 | Tragic $50,779 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.3% | Exceptional 21.7% |
Immigrants from Ghana vs Black/African American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Ghana and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (19.6% compared to 25.7%, a difference of 30.7%), child poverty among girls under 16 (18.9% compared to 24.7%, a difference of 30.2%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (14.7% compared to 18.9%, a difference of 28.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.4% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 2.0%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.8% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 7.4%), and married-couple family poverty (5.9% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 9.4%).
Poverty Metric | Immigrants from Ghana | Black/African American |
Poverty | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 17.3% |
Families | Tragic 10.8% | Tragic 13.3% |
Males | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females | Tragic 15.3% | Tragic 18.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Poor 20.5% | Tragic 24.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 18.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.6% | Tragic 25.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.1% | Tragic 24.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 19.4% | Tragic 24.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.9% | Tragic 24.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 16.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 21.9% | Tragic 26.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 16.7% | Tragic 20.4% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Tragic 35.2% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 13.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 14.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 17.2% |
Immigrants from Ghana vs Black/African American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Ghana and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.3% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 23.5%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.5% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 19.5%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.1% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 17.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.2% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 1.6%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 2.8%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 3.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Immigrants from Ghana | Black/African American |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.6% |
Males | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.9% |
Females | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 14.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 21.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 8.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.3% | Tragic 10.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 11.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 7.3% |
Immigrants from Ghana vs Black/African American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Ghana and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (67.1% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 5.8%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.9% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 4.5%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.0% compared to 76.8%, a difference of 4.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (74.5% compared to 73.9%, a difference of 0.91%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 2.6%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (85.2% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 2.9%).
Labor Participation Metric | Immigrants from Ghana | Black/African American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.1% | Tragic 63.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.0% | Tragic 76.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.4% | Average 36.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Poor 74.5% | Tragic 73.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.7% | Tragic 82.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.2% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.7% | Tragic 82.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 82.9% | Tragic 79.3% |
Immigrants from Ghana vs Black/African American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Ghana and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (34.5% compared to 44.3%, a difference of 28.3%), single mother households (8.0% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 12.6%), and divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 11.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.11%), average family size (3.29 compared to 3.27, a difference of 0.38%), and family households (63.4% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 3.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Immigrants from Ghana | Black/African American |
Family Households | Tragic 63.4% | Tragic 61.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.6% | Tragic 26.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 41.8% | Tragic 38.5% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 9.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.7% | Tragic 39.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Poor 12.2% | Tragic 13.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.5% | Tragic 44.3% |
Immigrants from Ghana vs Black/African American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Ghana and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (16.6% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 40.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (47.4% compared to 50.9%, a difference of 7.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 7.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (83.4% compared to 88.2%, a difference of 5.7%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.2% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 6.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 7.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Immigrants from Ghana | Black/African American |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 11.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 83.4% | Tragic 88.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 47.4% | Tragic 50.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Tragic 17.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Immigrants from Ghana vs Black/African American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Ghana and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (15.0% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 24.2%), no schooling completed (2.6% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 23.2%), and doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 22.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 11th grade (91.2% compared to 91.4%, a difference of 0.20%), high school diploma (87.4% compared to 87.0%, a difference of 0.39%), and 12th grade, no diploma (89.7% compared to 89.3%, a difference of 0.48%).
Education Level Metric | Immigrants from Ghana | Black/African American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.6% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.4% | Fair 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.4% | Fair 97.9% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Fair 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Fair 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.3% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Average 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.8% | Fair 94.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.5% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.2% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.4% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 82.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.1% | Tragic 59.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 57.4% | Tragic 53.3% |
Associate's Degree | Poor 44.8% | Tragic 39.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Fair 36.9% | Tragic 30.9% |
Master's Degree | Average 15.0% | Tragic 12.1% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Tragic 1.4% |
Immigrants from Ghana vs Black/African American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Ghana and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (11.8% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 24.4%), vision disability (2.2% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 24.1%), and ambulatory disability (6.1% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 22.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 3.7%), cognitive disability (18.3% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 4.0%), and disability age 65 to 74 (24.5% compared to 27.3%, a difference of 11.3%).
Disability Metric | Immigrants from Ghana | Black/African American |
Disability | Good 11.6% | Tragic 13.7% |
Males | Excellent 10.9% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Average 12.2% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 14.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 27.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.2% | Tragic 2.8% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 19.0% |
Ambulatory | Average 6.1% | Tragic 7.5% |
Self-Care | Poor 2.5% | Tragic 2.9% |