Irish vs Ghanaian Community Comparison
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Irish
Ghanaian
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Irish
Ghanaians
6,960
SOCIAL INDEX
67.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
134th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Ghanaian Integration in Irish Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 188,189,544 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Ghanaians within Irish communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.143. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Irish within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.001% in Ghanaians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Irish corresponds to an increase of 1.4 Ghanaians.
Irish vs Ghanaian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Irish and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (28.5% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 27.5%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($96,730 compared to $90,137, a difference of 7.3%), and median male earnings ($56,464 compared to $52,810, a difference of 6.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($61,097 compared to $60,043, a difference of 1.8%), median earnings ($47,276 compared to $46,440, a difference of 1.8%), and householder income under 25 years ($51,317 compared to $52,594, a difference of 2.5%).
Income Metric | Irish | Ghanaian |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,679 | Poor $42,164 |
Median Family Income | Excellent $105,453 | Poor $98,877 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,145 | Fair $83,582 |
Median Earnings | Good $47,276 | Average $46,440 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,464 | Poor $52,810 |
Median Female Earnings | Fair $39,291 | Excellent $40,429 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,317 | Good $52,594 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $96,730 | Tragic $90,137 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $103,067 | Poor $97,277 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Average $61,097 | Fair $60,043 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.5% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Irish vs Ghanaian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Irish and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (10.2% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 37.3%), married-couple family poverty (4.2% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 36.8%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (9.3% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 34.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single female poverty (21.4% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 0.57%), single mother poverty (29.8% compared to 29.4%, a difference of 1.5%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.1% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 3.3%).
Poverty Metric | Irish | Ghanaian |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Exceptional 7.9% | Tragic 10.3% |
Males | Exceptional 10.3% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Exceptional 12.4% | Tragic 14.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Average 20.1% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Fair 13.7% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.8% | Tragic 19.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 18.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Tragic 18.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.3% | Tragic 18.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Fair 21.4% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.8% | Fair 29.4% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.2% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.3% | Tragic 12.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.2% | Tragic 14.0% |
Irish vs Ghanaian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Irish and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment (4.8% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 26.0%), female unemployment (4.7% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 25.5%), and male unemployment (5.0% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 23.1%). 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 0.39%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.1% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 1.7%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.3% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 4.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Irish | Ghanaian |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 6.0% |
Males | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 6.1% |
Females | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.1% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.5% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 10.0% | Tragic 11.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Fair 6.7% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Fair 5.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Excellent 4.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.2% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.2% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.1% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 6.2% |
Irish vs Ghanaian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Irish and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (42.0% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 18.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.1% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 4.7%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (77.4% compared to 74.3%, a difference of 4.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (85.0% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.36%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.6% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 0.49%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.55%).
Labor Participation Metric | Irish | Ghanaian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.1% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Poor 79.3% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 42.0% | Tragic 35.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.4% | Tragic 74.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.0% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.7% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Fair 82.6% | Good 83.0% |
Irish vs Ghanaian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Irish and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.8% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 35.1%), married-couple households (48.6% compared to 42.2%, a difference of 15.1%), and currently married (48.9% compared to 42.9%, a difference of 13.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.4% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 1.4%), divorced or separated (12.5% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 3.6%), and single father households (2.3% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 5.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Irish | Ghanaian |
Family Households | Average 64.4% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.8% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.6% | Tragic 42.2% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.10 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Good 2.3% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.9% | Tragic 42.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.5% | Average 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.2% | Tragic 34.3% |
Irish vs Ghanaian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Irish and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.4% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 121.1%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 34.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 33.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (93.1% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 11.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.1% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 25.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 33.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Irish | Ghanaian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.4% | Tragic 16.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 93.1% | Tragic 83.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.1% | Tragic 48.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.8% | Tragic 16.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.1% | Tragic 5.2% |
Irish vs Ghanaian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Irish and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.4% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 78.0%), high school diploma (91.4% compared to 87.7%, a difference of 4.2%), and ged/equivalency (87.6% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 4.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of bachelor's degree (37.6% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 1.1%), nursery school (98.6% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 1.2%), and kindergarten (98.6% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 1.2%).
Education Level Metric | Irish | Ghanaian |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.4% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.5% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.3% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.5% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.4% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 93.0% | Tragic 90.0% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.4% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.6% | Tragic 84.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 66.0% | Poor 63.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.6% | Fair 58.4% |
Associate's Degree | Average 46.5% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 37.6% | Average 38.0% |
Master's Degree | Average 15.0% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Average 4.4% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Good 1.9% | Average 1.8% |
Irish vs Ghanaian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Irish and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.7% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 44.0%), disability age under 5 (1.7% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 40.5%), and male disability (12.7% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 17.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 0.61%), disability age over 75 (46.5% compared to 47.5%, a difference of 2.2%), and disability age 65 to 74 (23.4% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 2.8%).
Disability Metric | Irish | Ghanaian |
Disability | Tragic 12.9% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Tragic 13.1% | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.7% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.3% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 23.4% | Poor 24.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 46.5% | Fair 47.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.7% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.8% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.6% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Fair 2.5% | Average 2.5% |