Immigrants from Jamaica vs Ghanaian Community Comparison
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Immigrants from Jamaica
Ghanaian
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Immigrants from Jamaica
Ghanaians
1,022
SOCIAL INDEX
7.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
326th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
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Ghanaian Integration in Immigrants from Jamaica Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 156,766,375 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Ghanaians within Immigrant from Jamaica communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.142. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Immigrants from Jamaica within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.009% in Ghanaians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Immigrants from Jamaica corresponds to an increase of 9.3 Ghanaians.
Immigrants from Jamaica vs Ghanaian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Jamaica and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (18.8% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 18.6%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($87,035 compared to $97,277, a difference of 11.8%), and householder income over 65 years ($54,027 compared to $60,043, a difference of 11.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($51,038 compared to $52,594, a difference of 3.0%), median female earnings ($38,625 compared to $40,429, a difference of 4.7%), and median earnings ($43,026 compared to $46,440, a difference of 7.9%).
Income Metric | Immigrants from Jamaica | Ghanaian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $38,766 | Poor $42,164 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $89,268 | Poor $98,877 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,851 | Fair $83,582 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,026 | Average $46,440 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,040 | Poor $52,810 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,625 | Excellent $40,429 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $51,038 | Good $52,594 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,298 | Tragic $90,137 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $87,035 | Poor $97,277 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,027 | Fair $60,043 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 18.8% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Immigrants from Jamaica vs Ghanaian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Jamaica and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.9% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 21.0%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.9% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 12.0%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.3% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 9.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (29.6% compared to 29.4%, a difference of 0.86%), single female poverty (21.3% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 1.3%), and single male poverty (13.0% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 2.2%).
Poverty Metric | Immigrants from Jamaica | Ghanaian |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 10.3% |
Males | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 14.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.9% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Tragic 19.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 18.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 18.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 18.5% |
Single Males | Fair 13.0% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Fair 21.3% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.2% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Fair 29.6% | Fair 29.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 12.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.3% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 14.0% |
Immigrants from Jamaica vs Ghanaian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Jamaica and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (22.2% compared to 19.8%, a difference of 12.3%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (8.1% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 11.6%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.8% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 11.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.5% compared to 9.6%, a difference of 0.41%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 1.3%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.2% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 1.6%).
Unemployment Metric | Immigrants from Jamaica | Ghanaian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.0% |
Males | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 6.1% |
Females | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 22.2% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 11.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.1% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Fair 8.9% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.9% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.2% |
Immigrants from Jamaica vs Ghanaian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Jamaica and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (32.2% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 9.8%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.7% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 3.8%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (72.4% compared to 74.3%, a difference of 2.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.6% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.35%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.8% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.1%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.1% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 1.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Immigrants from Jamaica | Ghanaian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.7% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.0% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 32.2% | Tragic 35.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.4% | Tragic 74.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.8% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.6% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.1% | Good 83.0% |
Immigrants from Jamaica vs Ghanaian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Jamaica and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (38.8% compared to 34.3%, a difference of 13.3%), divorced or separated (13.0% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 7.9%), and single mother households (8.4% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 6.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.33 compared to 3.29, a difference of 1.5%), family households (64.7% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 1.9%), and single father households (2.3% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 3.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Immigrants from Jamaica | Ghanaian |
Family Households | Excellent 64.7% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.8% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.7% | Tragic 42.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.33 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.4% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.1% | Tragic 42.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.0% | Average 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.8% | Tragic 34.3% |
Immigrants from Jamaica vs Ghanaian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Jamaica and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (4.4% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 18.9%), no vehicles in household (14.2% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 15.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (14.7% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 11.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (85.8% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 2.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (44.5% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 7.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (14.7% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 11.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Immigrants from Jamaica | Ghanaian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 16.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 85.8% | Tragic 83.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 44.5% | Tragic 48.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 16.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.4% | Tragic 5.2% |
Immigrants from Jamaica vs Ghanaian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Jamaica and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 34.2%), professional degree (3.6% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 19.1%), and master's degree (13.0% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 19.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 8th grade (94.9% compared to 94.9%, a difference of 0.0%), 6th grade (96.4% compared to 96.4%, a difference of 0.010%), and 2nd grade (97.4% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.040%).
Education Level Metric | Immigrants from Jamaica | Ghanaian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.6% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.2% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.5% | Tragic 90.0% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.9% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.9% | Tragic 84.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.7% | Poor 63.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.2% | Fair 58.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.5% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Average 38.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.0% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Average 1.8% |
Immigrants from Jamaica vs Ghanaian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Jamaica and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (6.8% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 12.2%), self-care disability (2.7% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 9.9%), and vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 8.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 47.5%, a difference of 0.12%), disability age 35 to 64 (11.7% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 0.52%), and disability age 65 to 74 (23.8% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 1.2%).
Disability Metric | Immigrants from Jamaica | Ghanaian |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Tragic 12.6% | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Average 1.2% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.7% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 23.8% | Poor 24.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Fair 47.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.8% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Average 2.5% |