Description: Population with limited English proficiency is defined as persons over the age of 5 years that speak English less than very well.Individuals with limited English proficiency can face significant language barriers, which can make it difficult for them to navigate various social systems, such as educational institutions, or access essential services, such as health insurance, healthcare, or food assistance programs.For more information about the Community Health Profiles Data Initiative, please see the initiative homepage.
Copyright Text: Indicator generated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Data for calculating this indicator came from the following sources: U.S. Census Bureau, "Citizenship Status by Age by Language Spoken at Home and Ability to Speak English for the Population 5 Years and Over." American Community Survey, ACS 5-Year Estimates Detailed Tables, Table B16008, 2018-2022, Accessed on December 2023.
LimitedEng_P (type: esriFieldTypeDouble, alias: Percentage of Population (Ages 5 Years and Older) with Limited English Proficiency, SQL Type: sqlTypeOther, nullable: true, editable: true)