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SOCIAL INDEX
21.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
261st/ 347
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Ghanaian Geographic Distribution
Ghanaian Income
In terms of income, Ghanaians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.3%), median female earnings ($40,429), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($52,594), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($90,137), median family income ($98,877), and per capita income ($42,164).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 15.7 /100 | #206 | Poor $42,164 |
| Median Family Income | 12.6 /100 | #204 | Poor $98,877 |
| Median Household Income | 27.4 /100 | #194 | Fair $83,582 |
| Median Earnings | 50.3 /100 | #173 | Average $46,440 |
| Median Male Earnings | 16.1 /100 | #204 | Poor $52,810 |
| Median Female Earnings | 82.1 /100 | #146 | Excellent $40,429 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 72.9 /100 | #157 | Good $52,594 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 7.9 /100 | #216 | Tragic $90,137 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 17.9 /100 | #207 | Poor $97,277 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 27.5 /100 | #189 | Fair $60,043 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 100.0 /100 | #57 | Exceptional 22.3% |
Ghanaian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Ghanaians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single mothers (29.4%), poverty level among single females (21.6%), and poverty level among single fathers (16.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (14.0%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (12.4%), and poverty level among males (12.7%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.5 /100 | #238 | Tragic 13.9% |
| Families | 1.3 /100 | #241 | Tragic 10.3% |
| Males | 0.4 /100 | #239 | Tragic 12.7% |
| Females | 1.9 /100 | #229 | Tragic 14.7% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 6.5 /100 | #228 | Tragic 20.8% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 4.8 /100 | #220 | Tragic 14.4% |
| Children Under 5 years | 1.2 /100 | #229 | Tragic 19.2% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.8 /100 | #240 | Tragic 18.6% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.5 /100 | #242 | Tragic 18.9% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 1.4 /100 | #229 | Tragic 18.5% |
| Single Males | 6.1 /100 | #230 | Tragic 13.3% |
| Single Females | 15.7 /100 | #207 | Poor 21.6% |
| Single Fathers | 11.0 /100 | #213 | Poor 16.7% |
| Single Mothers | 36.8 /100 | #185 | Fair 29.4% |
| Married Couples | 3.3 /100 | #236 | Tragic 5.7% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.2 /100 | #259 | Tragic 12.4% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.1 /100 | #261 | Tragic 14.0% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.5 /100 | #252 | Tragic 14.0% |
Ghanaian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Ghanaians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (5.0%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.6%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (11.7%), unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (13.3%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (19.8%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.0 /100 | #278 | Tragic 6.0% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #279 | Tragic 6.1% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #273 | Tragic 5.9% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #285 | Tragic 13.3% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.0 /100 | #285 | Tragic 19.8% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #283 | Tragic 11.7% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.3 /100 | #254 | Tragic 7.2% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.3 /100 | #246 | Tragic 6.0% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.1 /100 | #264 | Tragic 5.3% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.0 /100 | #266 | Tragic 4.9% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.0 /100 | #284 | Tragic 5.3% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 2.4 /100 | #239 | Tragic 5.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 1.4 /100 | #240 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.6 /100 | #250 | Tragic 5.4% |
| Seniors > 75 | 96.0 /100 | #129 | Exceptional 8.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 1.0 /100 | #252 | Tragic 8.2% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 0.2 /100 | #268 | Tragic 9.6% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.1 /100 | #270 | Tragic 6.2% |
Ghanaian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Ghanaians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (67.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (35.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.7%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 100.0 /100 | #31 | Exceptional 67.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 96.7 /100 | #92 | Exceptional 80.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 6.5 /100 | #223 | Tragic 35.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 6.2 /100 | #225 | Tragic 74.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 57.6 /100 | #164 | Average 84.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 99.4 /100 | #66 | Exceptional 85.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 97.2 /100 | #92 | Exceptional 84.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 79.5 /100 | #138 | Good 83.0% |
Ghanaian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Ghanaians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (28.5%), average family size (3.29), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (42.2%), percentage of single mother households (7.8%), and percentage of population currently married (42.9%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 2.1 /100 | #236 | Tragic 63.5% |
| Family Households with Children | 99.9 /100 | #67 | Exceptional 28.5% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.0 /100 | #285 | Tragic 42.2% |
| Average Family Size | 98.0 /100 | #107 | Exceptional 3.29 |
| Single Father Households | 12.9 /100 | #220 | Poor 2.4% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.0 /100 | #292 | Tragic 7.8% |
| Currently Married | 0.0 /100 | #286 | Tragic 42.9% |
| Divorced or Separated | 45.9 /100 | #178 | Average 12.1% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 3.1 /100 | #230 | Tragic 34.3% |
Ghanaian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Ghanaians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.2%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (16.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (48.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (83.6%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (16.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (48.0%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 16.4% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #317 | Tragic 83.6% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 48.0% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 16.4% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 0.1 /100 | #294 | Tragic 5.2% |
Ghanaian Education Level
In terms of education level, Ghanaians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (15.5%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (38.0%), and percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.5%), percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (97.4%), and percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.4%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 0.1 /100 | #274 | Tragic 2.6% |
| Nursery School | 0.1 /100 | #275 | Tragic 97.5% |
| Kindergarten | 0.1 /100 | #275 | Tragic 97.4% |
| 1st Grade | 0.1 /100 | #274 | Tragic 97.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.1 /100 | #274 | Tragic 97.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.1 /100 | #272 | Tragic 97.2% |
| 4th Grade | 0.2 /100 | #268 | Tragic 97.0% |
| 5th Grade | 0.2 /100 | #269 | Tragic 96.7% |
| 6th Grade | 0.2 /100 | #266 | Tragic 96.4% |
| 7th Grade | 0.7 /100 | #258 | Tragic 95.3% |
| 8th Grade | 0.6 /100 | #259 | Tragic 94.9% |
| 9th Grade | 0.5 /100 | #259 | Tragic 93.9% |
| 10th Grade | 0.9 /100 | #253 | Tragic 92.8% |
| 11th Grade | 0.9 /100 | #250 | Tragic 91.5% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 1.3 /100 | #246 | Tragic 90.0% |
| High School Diploma | 1.4 /100 | #251 | Tragic 87.7% |
| GED/Equivalency | 3.5 /100 | #235 | Tragic 84.3% |
| College, Under 1 year | 11.2 /100 | #210 | Poor 63.9% |
| College, 1 year or more | 20.9 /100 | #203 | Fair 58.4% |
| Associate's Degree | 35.5 /100 | #188 | Fair 45.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 55.3 /100 | #169 | Average 38.0% |
| Master's Degree | 78.2 /100 | #149 | Good 15.5% |
| Professional Degree | 27.3 /100 | #192 | Fair 4.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 48.3 /100 | #179 | Average 1.8% |
Ghanaian Disability
In terms of disability, Ghanaians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.5%), percentage of males with a disability (10.8%), and percentage of population with a disability (11.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.3%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.8%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (24.1%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 87.0 /100 | #139 | Excellent 11.5% |
| Males | 93.4 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 10.8% |
| Females | 76.6 /100 | #155 | Good 12.1% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 76.3 /100 | #148 | Good 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 4.7 /100 | #230 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 54.7 /100 | #172 | Average 6.6% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 14.8 /100 | #207 | Poor 11.7% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 10.4 /100 | #220 | Poor 24.1% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 33.0 /100 | #185 | Fair 47.5% |
| Vision | 21.8 /100 | #197 | Fair 2.2% |
| Hearing | 99.8 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 2.5% |
| Cognitive | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 18.3% |
| Ambulatory | 71.3 /100 | #157 | Good 6.0% |
| Self-Care | 40.4 /100 | #181 | Average 2.5% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Ghanaians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Ghanaians in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over
67.1%
(100.0/100)
#2
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
22.3%
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.5%
(99.9/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
2.5%
(99.8/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
85.4%
(99.4/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Ghanaians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Ghanaians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
83.6%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
16.4%
(0.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
11.7%
(0.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25
13.3%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
48.0%
(0.0/100)
What is Ghanaian per capita income in the United States?
Ghanaian per capita income in the United States is $42,164, which is poor, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian median family income in the United States?
Ghanaian median family income in the United States is $98,877, which is poor, ranking it 204th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian median household income in the United States?
Ghanaian median household income in the United States is $83,582, which is fair, ranking it 194th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian median earnings in the United States?
Ghanaian median earnings in the United States is $46,440, which is average, ranking it 173rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian median male earnings in the United States?
Ghanaian median male earnings in the United States is $52,810, which is poor, ranking it 204th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian median female earnings in the United States?
Ghanaian median female earnings in the United States is $40,429, which is excellent, ranking it 146th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Ghanaian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 22.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 57th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian poverty level in the United States?
Ghanaian poverty level in the United States is 13.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 238th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian poverty level among families in the United States?
Ghanaian poverty level among families in the United States is 10.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian poverty level among males in the United States?
Ghanaian poverty level among males in the United States is 12.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian poverty level among females in the United States?
Ghanaian poverty level among females in the United States is 14.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 229th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Ghanaian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 18.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Ghanaian poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Ghanaian poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.6%, which is poor, ranking it 207th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Ghanaian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.7%, which is poor, ranking it 213th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Ghanaian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.4%, which is fair, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Ghanaian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 14.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian unemployment in the United States?
Ghanaian unemployment in the United States is 6.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Ghanaian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 279th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Ghanaian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 273rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian percentage of family households in the United States?
Ghanaian percentage of family households in the United States is 63.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Ghanaian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 67th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Ghanaian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 42.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 285th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian average family size in the United States?
Ghanaian average family size in the United States is 3.29, which is exceptional, ranking it 107th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Ghanaian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is poor, ranking it 220th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Ghanaian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 292nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Ghanaian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 42.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Ghanaian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.1%, which is average, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Ghanaian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 34.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Ghanaian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 139th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Ghanaian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 112th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ghanaian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Ghanaian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is good, ranking it 155th out of 347 demographic groups.
Definitions
Social Index (Si) is a quantitative measure of societal well-being and progress based on various factors and indicators.
Social Index Explained
Social Index refers to a cumulative metric used to assess and measure the overall well-being or social standing of a specific demographic group within a society. It combines multiple factors such as income, poverty rates, family structure, education levels, employment and unemployment rates, rates of illegitimate childbirths, divorce rates, and other relevant social indicators. The purpose of a social index is to provide a comprehensive snapshot of the social conditions and quality of life within a particular group.
Social Index Calculation
The calculation of a social index involves assigning weights or scores to various social factors and then summing up these scores to obtain an overall composite score. These scores are then multiplied by their respective weights and summed up to calculate the overall social index score for the demographic group being assessed. The resulting score provides a quantitative measure of the group's social well-being, allowing for comparisons, tracking changes over time, and informing policy and decision-making processes.
What Can Social Index be Used For
A social index can be used for various purposes, including:
- Assessing Social Well-being: The social index provides a quantitative measure of the overall well-being of a demographic group. It helps assess the social conditions, quality of life, and disparities within a population, allowing policymakers, researchers, and organizations to identify areas that require improvement or targeted interventions.
- Policy Evaluation: The index can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of social policies and interventions. By tracking changes in the social index score over time, policymakers can assess the impact of specific initiatives and make data-driven decisions regarding resource allocation and policy adjustments.
- Targeting Resources: The social index helps identify demographic groups or geographic regions that are facing greater social challenges or experiencing lower levels of well-being. It assists in targeting resources and interventions to address specific social issues, reduce disparities, and promote equitable development.
- Comparing Demographic Groups: The social index allows for comparisons between different demographic groups or across different regions. It provides insights into the relative social standing or well-being of these groups, facilitating a deeper understanding of disparities and informing policy efforts to address them.
- Advocacy and Awareness: The social index can be used as a tool for advocacy and raising awareness about social issues. By quantifying and visualizing social conditions, the index helps highlight areas of concern, draw attention to inequalities, and mobilize support for social change and policy reforms.
- Monitoring Progress: The index serves as a benchmark for monitoring progress and evaluating the impact of social development initiatives. It enables stakeholders to track changes in social indicators, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of interventions over time.
- Academic and Research Purposes: The social index provides researchers with a comprehensive metric to study social phenomena and investigate the relationship between different social factors. It helps generate insights, support academic research, and contribute to the body of knowledge on social well-being and development.
- Overall, the social index serves as a valuable tool for understanding, measuring, and addressing social challenges. It informs policy decisions, facilitates targeted interventions, and promotes a more holistic approach to social development and well-being.