English proficiency of Japanese population in the U.S., 2019
% among those ages 5 and older who are English proficient
| Category | English proficient |
|---|---|
| All | 85% |
| U.S. born | 98% |
| Foreign born | 53% |
| Adults | 84% |
| All Asians | 72% |
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 Japanese and all Asians based on mixed-race and mixed-group populations, regardless of Hispanic origin. See methodology for more detail.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of 2017-2019 American Community Survey (IPUMS).
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