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English proficiency of Hispanic population in the U.S., 2021


English proficiency of Hispanic population in the U.S., 2021
% among those ages 5 and older who are English proficient
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Note: Hispanics are of any race. Proficient English speakers are those who speak only English at home or speak English at least “very well.”
Source: Pew Research Center tabulations of the 2021 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS).
PEW RESEARCH CENTER


English proficiency of Hispanic population in the U.S., 2021
% among those ages 5 and older who are English proficient
GroupEnglish proficient
All72%
U.S. born91%
Foreign born38%
Adults67%
Note: Hispanics are of any race. Proficient English speakers are those who speak only English at home or speak English at least “very well.”
Source: Pew Research Center tabulations of the 2021 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS).
PEW RESEARCH CENTER

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