% among those ages 5 and older who are English proficient
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of 2017-2019 American Community Survey (IPUMS).
Note: Proficient English speakers are those who speak only English at home, or if they speak a non-English language at home, they indicate they can speak English at least “very well.” Figures for Indians and all Asians based on mixed-race and mixed-group populations, regardless of Hispanic origin. See methodology for more detail.
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% among those ages 5 and older who are English proficient
Category | English proficient |
---|---|
All | 82% |
U.S. born | 96% |
Foreign born | 77% |
Adults | 80% |
All Asians | 72% |
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of 2017-2019 American Community Survey (IPUMS).
Note: Proficient English speakers are those who speak only English at home, or if they speak a non-English language at home, they indicate they can speak English at least “very well.” Figures for Indians and all Asians based on mixed-race and mixed-group populations, regardless of Hispanic origin. See methodology for more detail.
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