Marshallese vs Ghanaian Community Comparison
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Marshallese
Ghanaians
2,873
SOCIAL INDEX
26.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
240th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
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Ghanaian Integration in Marshallese Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 9,529,833 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Ghanaians within Marshallese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.245. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Marshallese within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.041% in Ghanaians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Marshallese corresponds to an increase of 41.1 Ghanaians.
Marshallese vs Ghanaian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in median female earnings ($36,459 compared to $40,429, a difference of 10.9%), median earnings ($41,969 compared to $46,440, a difference of 10.6%), and median male earnings ($48,137 compared to $52,810, a difference of 9.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median family income ($95,293 compared to $98,877, a difference of 3.8%), householder income under 25 years ($50,627 compared to $52,594, a difference of 3.9%), and wage/income gap (23.4% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 4.9%).
Income Metric | Marshallese | Ghanaian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,108 | Poor $42,164 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $95,293 | Poor $98,877 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,930 | Fair $83,582 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,969 | Average $46,440 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,137 | Poor $52,810 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,459 | Excellent $40,429 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,627 | Good $52,594 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,575 | Tragic $90,137 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,455 | Poor $97,277 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,874 | Fair $60,043 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.4% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Marshallese vs Ghanaian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (10.7% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 30.1%), single male poverty (16.4% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 24.0%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.2% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 22.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.9% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 0.79%), receiving food stamps (14.1% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 0.97%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (18.7% compared to 18.5%, a difference of 1.0%).
Poverty Metric | Marshallese | Ghanaian |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Tragic 9.9% | Tragic 10.3% |
Males | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 14.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.9% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.3% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 19.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.1% | Tragic 18.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.4% | Tragic 18.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 18.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Tragic 23.3% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 16.9% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.1% | Fair 29.4% |
Married Couples | Average 5.2% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.2% | Tragic 12.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 14.0% |
Marshallese vs Ghanaian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (3.7% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 33.9%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (7.2% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 20.5%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.6% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 16.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.3% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 1.3%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.2% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 1.7%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 2.7%).
Unemployment Metric | Marshallese | Ghanaian |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.0% |
Males | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.1% |
Females | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Poor 11.8% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.0% | Tragic 11.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.4% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Good 4.5% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 3.7% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.6% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.3% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Fair 5.6% | Tragic 6.2% |
Marshallese vs Ghanaian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (39.5% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 11.7%), in labor force | age 30-34 (79.2% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 7.8%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.2% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 4.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.3% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.6%), in labor force | age 20-64 (78.3% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 2.3%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.4% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 3.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | Marshallese | Ghanaian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.2% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 39.5% | Tragic 35.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.4% | Tragic 74.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.3% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 79.2% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.3% | Good 83.0% |
Marshallese vs Ghanaian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.3% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 23.7%), family households with children (26.2% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 8.7%), and currently married (45.5% compared to 42.9%, a difference of 6.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (63.7% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 0.42%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.57%), and divorced or separated (12.0% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.67%).
Family Structure Metric | Marshallese | Ghanaian |
Family Households | Tragic 63.7% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.2% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 44.6% | Tragic 42.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.38 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Average 6.3% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 45.5% | Tragic 42.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Good 12.0% | Average 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.8% | Tragic 34.3% |
Marshallese vs Ghanaian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.8% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 67.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 55.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.3% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 30.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.4% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 8.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (54.9% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 14.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.3% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 30.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Marshallese | Ghanaian |
No Vehicles Available | Excellent 9.8% | Tragic 16.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 90.4% | Tragic 83.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Fair 54.9% | Tragic 48.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.3% | Tragic 16.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.1% | Tragic 5.2% |
Marshallese vs Ghanaian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (11.6% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 34.2%), no schooling completed (2.0% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 29.4%), and doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 25.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 3rd grade (97.8% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.58%), 2nd grade (97.9% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.59%), and 4th grade (97.6% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.62%).
Education Level Metric | Marshallese | Ghanaian |
No Schooling Completed | Excellent 2.0% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Excellent 98.1% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Excellent 98.1% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Excellent 98.0% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Good 97.9% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Average 97.8% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Good 97.6% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Good 97.4% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Good 97.1% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Average 96.0% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Average 95.7% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.7% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Fair 93.6% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Fair 92.3% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.7% | Tragic 90.0% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.9% | Tragic 84.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.9% | Poor 63.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.8% | Fair 58.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.6% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.7% | Average 38.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.6% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.8% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Average 1.8% |
Marshallese vs Ghanaian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.8% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 49.3%), disability age under 5 (0.94% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 28.9%), and male disability (12.9% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 19.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.7% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 2.5%), cognitive disability (17.7% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 3.1%), and vision disability (2.3% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 4.5%).
Disability Metric | Marshallese | Ghanaian |
Disability | Tragic 13.1% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Tragic 13.3% | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 0.94% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Fair 5.7% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.1% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.5% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.3% | Poor 24.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.1% | Fair 47.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.8% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.7% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Average 2.5% |