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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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Source: Pew Research Center tabulations of the 2021 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS).
Note: Hispanics are of any race. Proficient English speakers are those who speak only English at home or speak English at least “very well.”
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%

Source: Pew Research Center tabulations of the 2021 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS).

Note: Hispanics are of any race. Proficient English speakers are those who speak only English at home or speak English at least “very well.”

PEW RESEARCH CENTER


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