% among those ages 5 and older who are English proficient
| Category | English proficient |
|---|---|
| All | 78% |
| U.S. born*** | *** |
| Foreign born | 75% |
| Adults | 77% |
| All Asians | 72% |
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 Malaysians 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.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of 2017-2019 American Community Survey (IPUMS).
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