U.S. Virgin Islander vs Ghanaian Community Comparison
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U.S. Virgin Islander
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Social Comparison
U.S. Virgin Islanders
Ghanaians
556
SOCIAL INDEX
3.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
343rd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
2,403
SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
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Ghanaian Integration in U.S. Virgin Islander Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 67,935,211 people shows a strong positive correlation between the proportion of Ghanaians within U.S. Virgin Islander communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.741. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in U.S. Virgin Islanders within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.894% in Ghanaians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 U.S. Virgin Islanders corresponds to an increase of 894.0 Ghanaians.
U.S. Virgin Islander vs Ghanaian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between U.S. Virgin Islander and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($82,736 compared to $97,277, a difference of 17.6%), median household income ($71,853 compared to $83,582, a difference of 16.3%), and median family income ($85,294 compared to $98,877, a difference of 15.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (21.5% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 3.7%), householder income under 25 years ($47,448 compared to $52,594, a difference of 10.8%), and median female earnings ($36,424 compared to $40,429, a difference of 11.0%).
Income Metric | U.S. Virgin Islander | Ghanaian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,589 | Poor $42,164 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $85,294 | Poor $98,877 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $71,853 | Fair $83,582 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,448 | Average $46,440 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $47,066 | Poor $52,810 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,424 | Excellent $40,429 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $47,448 | Good $52,594 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $78,911 | Tragic $90,137 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $82,736 | Poor $97,277 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $52,072 | Fair $60,043 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.5% | Exceptional 22.3% |
U.S. Virgin Islander vs Ghanaian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between U.S. Virgin Islander and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in family poverty (12.4% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 20.6%), child poverty under the age of 5 (23.0% compared to 19.2%, a difference of 19.8%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (22.1% compared to 18.5%, a difference of 19.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (22.5% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 8.3%), single father poverty (18.1% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 8.6%), and single male poverty (14.5% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 9.6%).
Poverty Metric | U.S. Virgin Islander | Ghanaian |
Poverty | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 10.3% |
Males | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Tragic 17.3% | Tragic 14.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.5% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.7% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 23.0% | Tragic 19.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 22.0% | Tragic 18.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 22.0% | Tragic 18.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 22.1% | Tragic 18.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.5% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.2% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.1% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Fair 29.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 12.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 14.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.5% | Tragic 14.0% |
U.S. Virgin Islander vs Ghanaian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between U.S. Virgin Islander and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (8.1% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 11.6%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.5% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 8.8%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.7% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 8.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (11.8% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 0.32%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.7% compared to 9.6%, a difference of 1.1%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 1.2%).
Unemployment Metric | U.S. Virgin Islander | Ghanaian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.0% |
Males | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.1% |
Females | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.3% | Tragic 19.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 11.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.1% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.1% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.7% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.7% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 6.2% |
U.S. Virgin Islander vs Ghanaian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between U.S. Virgin Islander and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.6% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 5.1%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.7% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 3.7%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (81.2% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 2.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.8% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.0%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.0% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 1.0%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 1.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | U.S. Virgin Islander | Ghanaian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.7% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.4% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.6% | Tragic 35.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.0% | Tragic 74.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.8% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 84.0% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.2% | Good 83.0% |
U.S. Virgin Islander vs Ghanaian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between U.S. Virgin Islander and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (39.6% compared to 34.3%, a difference of 15.5%), divorced or separated (13.4% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 11.3%), and single mother households (8.6% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 9.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.29 compared to 3.29, a difference of 0.23%), family households (62.6% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 1.4%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 2.1%).
Family Structure Metric | U.S. Virgin Islander | Ghanaian |
Family Households | Tragic 62.6% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Poor 27.1% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.8% | Tragic 42.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Fair 2.4% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.6% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 40.7% | Tragic 42.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.4% | Average 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 39.6% | Tragic 34.3% |
U.S. Virgin Islander vs Ghanaian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between U.S. Virgin Islander and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 13.0%), no vehicles in household (15.4% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 6.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.4% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 6.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 2 or more vehicles in household (47.5% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 1.0%), 1 or more vehicles in household (84.6% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 1.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.4% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 6.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | U.S. Virgin Islander | Ghanaian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 16.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 84.6% | Tragic 83.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 47.5% | Tragic 48.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 16.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Tragic 5.2% |
U.S. Virgin Islander vs Ghanaian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between U.S. Virgin Islander and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 24.0%), master's degree (13.1% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 18.7%), and professional degree (3.7% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 16.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 8th grade (95.0% compared to 94.9%, a difference of 0.080%), 9th grade (94.0% compared to 93.9%, a difference of 0.080%), and 10th grade (92.7% compared to 92.8%, a difference of 0.080%).
Education Level Metric | U.S. Virgin Islander | Ghanaian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.5% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.0% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.7% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.1% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Tragic 90.0% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.1% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.9% | Tragic 84.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.6% | Poor 63.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.8% | Fair 58.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.2% | Average 38.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.1% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Average 1.8% |
U.S. Virgin Islander vs Ghanaian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between U.S. Virgin Islander and Ghanaian communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (6.8% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 13.1%), vision disability (2.5% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 11.0%), and hearing disability (2.8% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 10.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 18 to 34 (6.7% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 1.1%), cognitive disability (18.7% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 2.4%), and disability age over 75 (48.9% compared to 47.5%, a difference of 3.0%).
Disability Metric | U.S. Virgin Islander | Ghanaian |
Disability | Tragic 12.5% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Tragic 13.1% | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Fair 6.7% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.8% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.9% | Poor 24.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.9% | Fair 47.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.8% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Average 2.5% |