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.” Due to data limitations, figures for Nepalese based on single-race population only, regardless of Hispanic origin. Figures for all Asians based on mixed-race and mixed-group populations, regardless of Hispanic origin. See methodology for more detail.
% among those ages 5 and older who are English proficient
Category | English proficient |
---|---|
All | 51% |
U.S. born | 85% |
Foreign born | 48% |
Adults | 47% |
All Asians | 72% |
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of 2017-2019 American Community Survey (IPUMS).
The symbol *** indicates insufficient number of observations to provide a reliable estimate.
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.” Due to data limitations, figures for Nepalese based on single-race population only, regardless of Hispanic origin. Figures for all Asians based on mixed-race and mixed-group populations, regardless of Hispanic origin. See methodology for more detail.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER