Tongan vs Ghanaian Community Comparison
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7,132
SOCIAL INDEX
68.8/ 100
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130th/ 347
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2,403
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21.6/ 100
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261st/ 347
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Ghanaian Integration in Tongan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 66,568,562 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Ghanaians within Tongan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.001. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Tongans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.000% in Ghanaians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Tongans corresponds to an increase of 0.1 Ghanaians.
Tongan vs Ghanaian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Tongan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.5% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 23.0%), householder income over 65 years ($68,235 compared to $60,043, a difference of 13.6%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($108,643 compared to $97,277, a difference of 11.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($53,218 compared to $52,810, a difference of 0.77%), per capita income ($41,693 compared to $42,164, a difference of 1.1%), and median earnings ($45,665 compared to $46,440, a difference of 1.7%).
Income Metric | Tongan | Ghanaian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,693 | Poor $42,164 |
Median Family Income | Excellent $105,967 | Poor $98,877 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,076 | Fair $83,582 |
Median Earnings | Fair $45,665 | Average $46,440 |
Median Male Earnings | Fair $53,218 | Poor $52,810 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,288 | Excellent $40,429 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $56,972 | Good $52,594 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $99,604 | Tragic $90,137 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $108,643 | Poor $97,277 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $68,235 | Fair $60,043 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.5% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Tongan vs Ghanaian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Tongan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (9.7% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 44.0%), child poverty among boys under 16 (13.4% compared to 18.9%, a difference of 41.3%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (13.4% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 38.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (26.5% compared to 29.4%, a difference of 10.6%), single female poverty (18.8% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 14.7%), and married-couple family poverty (4.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 20.9%).
Poverty Metric | Tongan | Ghanaian |
Poverty | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 10.3% |
Males | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Tragic 14.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 17.1% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 14.2% | Tragic 19.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.4% | Tragic 18.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.4% | Tragic 18.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.6% | Tragic 18.5% |
Single Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Exceptional 18.8% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 12.2% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.5% | Fair 29.4% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.3% | Tragic 12.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 14.0% |
Tongan vs Ghanaian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Tongan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (6.7% compared to 9.6%, a difference of 42.8%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (4.7% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 32.5%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.5% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 31.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.6% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 8.3%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (4.7% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 12.8%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (4.7% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 17.1%).
Unemployment Metric | Tongan | Ghanaian |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 6.0% |
Males | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 6.1% |
Females | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.9% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.9% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.4% | Tragic 11.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.5% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.2% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.1% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 6.7% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 6.2% |
Tongan vs Ghanaian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Tongan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (41.2% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 16.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (77.9% compared to 74.3%, a difference of 4.9%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (83.5% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.040%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.1% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 0.15%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.3% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 0.22%).
Labor Participation Metric | Tongan | Ghanaian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.5% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.3% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 41.2% | Tragic 35.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.9% | Tragic 74.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.5% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.6% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Excellent 83.1% | Good 83.0% |
Tongan vs Ghanaian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Tongan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.8% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 34.2%), married-couple households (51.6% compared to 42.2%, a difference of 22.1%), and births to unmarried women (28.4% compared to 34.3%, a difference of 20.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 4.1%), average family size (3.49 compared to 3.29, a difference of 6.3%), and divorced or separated (11.1% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 9.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Tongan | Ghanaian |
Family Households | Exceptional 69.6% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 31.2% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 51.6% | Tragic 42.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.49 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.3% | Tragic 42.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.1% | Average 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 34.3% |
Tongan vs Ghanaian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Tongan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.2% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 129.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (10.0% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 91.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (26.5% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 62.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.9% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 11.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (63.5% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 32.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (26.5% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 62.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Tongan | Ghanaian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.2% | Tragic 16.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.9% | Tragic 83.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 63.5% | Tragic 48.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 26.5% | Tragic 16.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 10.0% | Tragic 5.2% |
Tongan vs Ghanaian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Tongan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (12.5% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 24.3%), professional degree (3.7% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 14.4%), and no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 12.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 7th grade (95.4% compared to 95.3%, a difference of 0.090%), 8th grade (95.1% compared to 94.9%, a difference of 0.18%), and nursery school (97.8% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.28%).
Education Level Metric | Tongan | Ghanaian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.3% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.2% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.7% | Tragic 90.0% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Fair 85.2% | Tragic 84.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Fair 64.5% | Poor 63.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Poor 57.8% | Fair 58.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.0% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 34.3% | Average 38.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.5% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Poor 1.7% | Average 1.8% |
Tongan vs Ghanaian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Tongan and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (5.0% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 15.2%), hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 13.9%), and ambulatory disability (5.4% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 12.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 65 to 74 (23.8% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 1.2%), disability age over 75 (48.3% compared to 47.5%, a difference of 1.7%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.4% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 2.4%).
Disability Metric | Tongan | Ghanaian |
Disability | Exceptional 10.8% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Exceptional 10.4% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.3% | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 23.8% | Poor 24.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.3% | Fair 47.5% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Good 2.9% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.4% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.2% | Average 2.5% |