Scottish vs Ghanaian Community Comparison
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Scottish
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Scottish
Ghanaians
6,834
SOCIAL INDEX
65.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
139th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
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Ghanaian Integration in Scottish Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 189,286,359 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Ghanaians within Scottish communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.492. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Scottish within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.030% in Ghanaians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Scottish corresponds to an increase of 30.1 Ghanaians.
Scottish vs Ghanaian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Scottish and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (29.1% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 30.4%), median male earnings ($55,793 compared to $52,810, a difference of 5.7%), and median family income ($104,288 compared to $98,877, a difference of 5.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($46,463 compared to $46,440, a difference of 0.050%), median household income ($85,101 compared to $83,582, a difference of 1.8%), and householder income over 65 years ($61,735 compared to $60,043, a difference of 2.8%).
Income Metric | Scottish | Ghanaian |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,440 | Poor $42,164 |
Median Family Income | Good $104,288 | Poor $98,877 |
Median Household Income | Average $85,101 | Fair $83,582 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,463 | Average $46,440 |
Median Male Earnings | Good $55,793 | Poor $52,810 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,397 | Excellent $40,429 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,554 | Good $52,594 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Average $94,622 | Tragic $90,137 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,123 | Poor $97,277 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,735 | Fair $60,043 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 29.1% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Scottish vs Ghanaian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Scottish and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (9.9% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 41.3%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (9.2% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 35.6%), and married-couple family poverty (4.3% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 34.4%). 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 0.46%), single female poverty (21.8% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 1.3%), and single mother poverty (30.1% compared to 29.4%, a difference of 2.6%).
Poverty Metric | Scottish | Ghanaian |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Exceptional 7.9% | Tragic 10.3% |
Males | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Exceptional 12.5% | Tragic 14.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.9% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Fair 13.9% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.9% | Tragic 19.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.0% | Tragic 18.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Tragic 18.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.4% | Tragic 18.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Tragic 21.8% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.7% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.1% | Fair 29.4% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.2% | Tragic 12.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 14.0% |
Scottish vs Ghanaian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Scottish and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment (4.7% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 28.6%), male unemployment (4.8% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 26.9%), and female unemployment (4.7% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 26.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.4% compared to 9.6%, a difference of 2.4%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.9% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 4.2%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 6.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Scottish | Ghanaian |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 6.0% |
Males | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 6.1% |
Females | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.9% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.2% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.8% | Tragic 11.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.1% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.6% | 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 10.1% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Poor 7.9% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 6.2% |
Scottish vs Ghanaian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Scottish 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 18.8%), in labor force | age > 16 (63.9% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 5.1%), 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 (84.6% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.13%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.2% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 0.94%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.9% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 1.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Scottish | Ghanaian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 63.9% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | 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 | Average 84.6% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.2% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.9% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.2% | Good 83.0% |
Scottish vs Ghanaian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Scottish and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.8% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 36.3%), married-couple households (49.0% compared to 42.2%, a difference of 16.0%), and currently married (49.2% compared to 42.9%, a difference of 14.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.5% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 1.6%), divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 4.6%), and single father households (2.3% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 5.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Scottish | Ghanaian |
Family Households | Good 64.5% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 27.0% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.0% | Tragic 42.2% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.11 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Good 2.3% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 49.2% | Tragic 42.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Average 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Average 31.7% | Tragic 34.3% |
Scottish vs Ghanaian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Scottish and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (6.8% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 143.2%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.4% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 41.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 38.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (93.4% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 11.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.2% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 27.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 38.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Scottish | Ghanaian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 6.8% | Tragic 16.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 93.4% | Tragic 83.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.2% | Tragic 48.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Tragic 16.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.4% | Tragic 5.2% |
Scottish vs Ghanaian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Scottish and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.4% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 80.9%), doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 8.1%), and professional degree (4.6% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 7.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of bachelor's degree (38.1% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 0.12%), nursery school (98.7% 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 | Scottish | Ghanaian |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.4% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.7% | 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 87.7% | Tragic 84.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.0% | Poor 63.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Excellent 60.5% | Fair 58.4% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.9% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Average 38.0% |
Master's Degree | Good 15.2% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Good 4.6% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Average 1.8% |
Scottish vs Ghanaian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Scottish and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.7% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 46.5%), disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 36.4%), and male disability (12.8% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 18.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 0.67%), disability age over 75 (46.7% compared to 47.5%, a difference of 1.7%), and disability age 65 to 74 (23.6% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 2.1%).
Disability Metric | Scottish | Ghanaian |
Disability | Tragic 12.9% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 12.8% | 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 7.7% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.4% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 23.6% | Poor 24.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 46.7% | Fair 47.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.7% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.5% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Average 2.5% | Average 2.5% |