Portuguese vs Ghanaian Community Comparison
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Portuguese
Ghanaian
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Portuguese
Ghanaians
4,363
SOCIAL INDEX
41.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
201st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Ghanaian Integration in Portuguese Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 178,547,011 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Ghanaians within Portuguese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.201. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Portuguese within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.003% in Ghanaians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Portuguese corresponds to a decrease of 2.6 Ghanaians.
Portuguese vs Ghanaian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.4% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 22.5%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($99,429 compared to $90,137, a difference of 10.3%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($105,309 compared to $97,277, a difference of 8.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($40,177 compared to $40,429, a difference of 0.63%), householder income over 65 years ($61,440 compared to $60,043, a difference of 2.3%), and median earnings ($48,032 compared to $46,440, a difference of 3.4%).
Income Metric | Portuguese | Ghanaian |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,362 | Poor $42,164 |
Median Family Income | Excellent $106,286 | Poor $98,877 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $88,976 | Fair $83,582 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,032 | Average $46,440 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,663 | Poor $52,810 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,177 | Excellent $40,429 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $54,436 | Good $52,594 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $99,429 | Tragic $90,137 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $105,309 | Poor $97,277 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,440 | Fair $60,043 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.4% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Portuguese vs Ghanaian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (4.6% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 24.5%), child poverty under the age of 16 (15.1% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 22.9%), and family poverty (8.4% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 22.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (28.8% compared to 29.4%, a difference of 1.9%), single male poverty (12.9% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 2.5%), and single father poverty (16.2% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 2.9%).
Poverty Metric | Portuguese | Ghanaian |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.6% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Excellent 8.4% | Tragic 10.3% |
Males | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Exceptional 12.6% | Tragic 14.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 17.8% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Average 13.6% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Excellent 16.5% | Tragic 19.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.1% | Tragic 18.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Excellent 15.5% | Tragic 18.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.3% | Tragic 18.5% |
Single Males | Fair 12.9% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Excellent 20.5% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.2% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Good 28.8% | Fair 29.4% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.5% | Tragic 12.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.1% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 14.0% |
Portuguese vs Ghanaian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 24.2%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.7% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 13.6%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.4% compared to 19.8%, a difference of 13.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.2% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 0.73%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.9% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 1.6%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.4% compared to 9.6%, a difference of 1.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Portuguese | Ghanaian |
Unemployment | Poor 5.4% | Tragic 6.0% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.1% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.4% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Fair 10.4% | Tragic 11.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.8% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Poor 5.6% | Tragic 6.2% |
Portuguese vs Ghanaian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.0% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 13.2%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.4% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 4.3%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (76.4% compared to 74.3%, a difference of 2.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.4% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.30%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.3% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.69%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.2% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 0.96%).
Labor Participation Metric | Portuguese | Ghanaian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.4% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.1% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.0% | Tragic 35.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.4% | Tragic 74.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Fair 84.4% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.0% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.2% | Good 83.0% |
Portuguese vs Ghanaian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.4% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 22.9%), married-couple households (47.8% compared to 42.2%, a difference of 13.1%), and currently married (47.3% compared to 42.9%, a difference of 10.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.88%), births to unmarried women (33.8% compared to 34.3%, a difference of 1.3%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 2.2%).
Family Structure Metric | Portuguese | Ghanaian |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.8% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Good 27.6% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.8% | Tragic 42.2% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.19 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.4% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Tragic 42.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Average 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 33.8% | Tragic 34.3% |
Portuguese vs Ghanaian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.6% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 91.9%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.4% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 41.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 33.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.6% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 9.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (58.6% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 22.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 33.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Portuguese | Ghanaian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.6% | Tragic 16.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.6% | Tragic 83.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 58.6% | Tragic 48.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.8% | Tragic 16.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.4% | Tragic 5.2% |
Portuguese vs Ghanaian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.1% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 21.3%), master's degree (13.9% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 11.5%), and bachelor's degree (35.5% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 7.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 5th grade (97.1% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 0.37%), 6th grade (96.8% compared to 96.4%, a difference of 0.43%), and 7th grade (95.8% compared to 95.3%, a difference of 0.48%).
Education Level Metric | Portuguese | Ghanaian |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Average 98.0% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Average 97.9% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Average 97.9% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Average 97.8% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Fair 97.4% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.5% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.3% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 92.0% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Tragic 90.0% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.5% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Tragic 84.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.4% | Poor 63.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 57.2% | Fair 58.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 44.1% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.5% | Average 38.0% |
Master's Degree | Poor 13.9% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Average 1.8% |
Portuguese vs Ghanaian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 35.7%), disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 33.8%), and male disability (12.3% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 13.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 47.5%, a difference of 0.10%), disability age 35 to 64 (11.9% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 2.4%), and disability age 65 to 74 (23.5% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 2.4%).
Disability Metric | Portuguese | Ghanaian |
Disability | Tragic 12.6% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Tragic 13.0% | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 23.5% | Poor 24.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Fair 47.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.5% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.4% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Average 2.5% |