Scandinavian vs Ghanaian Community Comparison
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Scandinavian
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Scandinavians
Ghanaians
7,944
SOCIAL INDEX
76.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
98th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Ghanaian Integration in Scandinavian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 174,256,539 people shows a substantial positive correlation between the proportion of Ghanaians within Scandinavian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.540. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Scandinavians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.441% in Ghanaians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Scandinavians corresponds to an increase of 440.8 Ghanaians.
Scandinavian vs Ghanaian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (29.1% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 30.3%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($95,596 compared to $90,137, a difference of 6.1%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,969 compared to $97,277, a difference of 5.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($46,433 compared to $46,440, a difference of 0.020%), householder income under 25 years ($52,654 compared to $52,594, a difference of 0.12%), and householder income over 65 years ($61,586 compared to $60,043, a difference of 2.6%).
Income Metric | Scandinavian | Ghanaian |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,848 | Poor $42,164 |
Median Family Income | Good $104,410 | Poor $98,877 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,073 | Fair $83,582 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,433 | Average $46,440 |
Median Male Earnings | Good $55,527 | Poor $52,810 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,306 | Excellent $40,429 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,654 | Good $52,594 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,596 | Tragic $90,137 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,969 | Poor $97,277 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,586 | Fair $60,043 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 29.1% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Scandinavian vs Ghanaian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (9.7% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 43.3%), married-couple family poverty (4.1% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 38.2%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (9.1% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 36.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.1% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 1.1%), single mother poverty (28.9% compared to 29.4%, a difference of 1.5%), and single female poverty (21.1% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 2.3%).
Poverty Metric | Scandinavian | Ghanaian |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.1% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 10.3% |
Males | Exceptional 10.1% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Exceptional 12.1% | Tragic 14.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Fair 20.3% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.1% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Tragic 19.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.1% | Tragic 18.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Tragic 18.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Tragic 18.5% |
Single Males | Poor 13.1% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Average 21.1% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Good 28.9% | Fair 29.4% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.1% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Tragic 12.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 14.0% |
Scandinavian vs Ghanaian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment (4.5% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 31.8%), female unemployment (4.6% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 30.2%), and male unemployment (4.7% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 29.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 7.8%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (4.9% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 9.5%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.4% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 10.6%).
Unemployment Metric | Scandinavian | Ghanaian |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
Males | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 6.1% |
Females | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.4% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.5% | Tragic 11.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.2% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.0% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.9% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.7% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Excellent 7.4% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.6% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Scandinavian vs Ghanaian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (43.6% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 23.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (78.5% compared to 74.3%, a difference of 5.7%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.0% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 3.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.0% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 0.010%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.9% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.26%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 0.48%).
Labor Participation Metric | Scandinavian | Ghanaian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Fair 65.0% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 43.6% | Tragic 35.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.5% | Tragic 74.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Excellent 84.9% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.5% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 83.0% | Good 83.0% |
Scandinavian vs Ghanaian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.8% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 36.4%), married-couple households (49.6% compared to 42.2%, a difference of 17.3%), and currently married (49.5% compared to 42.9%, a difference of 15.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 1.7%), divorced or separated (12.3% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 1.7%), and family households with children (28.0% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 1.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Scandinavian | Ghanaian |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.0% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.0% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.6% | Tragic 42.2% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.14 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Fair 2.4% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 49.5% | Tragic 42.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Poor 12.3% | Average 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 29.8% | Tragic 34.3% |
Scandinavian vs Ghanaian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.0% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 134.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 52.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 44.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (93.1% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 11.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (62.1% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 29.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 44.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Scandinavian | Ghanaian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.0% | Tragic 16.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 93.1% | Tragic 83.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 62.1% | Tragic 48.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.6% | Tragic 16.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 5.2% |
Scandinavian vs Ghanaian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.5% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 70.5%), master's degree (14.4% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 8.2%), and college, under 1 year (67.7% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 5.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 0.050%), professional degree (4.2% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 0.29%), and nursery school (98.6% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 1.1%).
Education Level Metric | Scandinavian | Ghanaian |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.5% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.4% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.2% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.5% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.5% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 93.2% | Tragic 90.0% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.5% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.9% | Tragic 84.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.7% | Poor 63.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Excellent 61.0% | Fair 58.4% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.9% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 37.5% | Average 38.0% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.4% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.2% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Average 1.8% |
Scandinavian vs Ghanaian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.6% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 41.5%), disability age under 5 (1.5% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 27.8%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.7% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 16.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 1.5%), ambulatory disability (6.1% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 1.5%), and disability age 35 to 64 (11.9% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 1.8%).
Disability Metric | Scandinavian | Ghanaian |
Disability | Tragic 12.4% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Tragic 12.5% | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.5% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 23.4% | Poor 24.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 46.6% | Fair 47.5% |
Vision | Average 2.2% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.6% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Average 6.1% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Average 2.5% |