Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
People who have Difficulty Speaking English
Select a Census Place
Measurement Period: 2018-2022
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This indicator shows the percentage of the population aged 5 years and over who report speaking English less than "very well."
Why is this important?
People who have limited English-speaking ability may have difficulty accessing services that are available to fluent English speakers. The language barrier may prevent them from receiving transportation, medical, and social services, as well as limit employment and schooling opportunities. Identifying people who need help understanding English can be used to inform a variety of legislative, policy, and research applications. People who speak a particular language other than English and cannot speak English “very well” can benefit from translation services, education, or assistance in accessing government services.
| Census Place | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 56 Census Place values. The lowest value is 0%, and the highest value is 70.7%.
Half of the values are between 0% and 3.1%.
The middle (median) value is 0%.
Data Source
- American Community Survey 5-Year
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Community / Social Environment, Social Determinants of Health, People with Disabilities