Revised
Revised
Contents
Acknowledgments
1
Welcome
2
Introduction and Findings
3
Californians Born Outside the U.S.
4
Primary Language Spoken at Home
5
Limited English Proficiency and
Linguistic Isolation
6
Policy Recommendations
9
District-by-District Tables
11
California State Assembly
11
Map
12
Tables
13
California State Senate
93
Map
94
Tables
95
United States Congress
135
Map
136
Tables
137
Methodology
190
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Acknowledgments
California Speaks: Language Diversity and English Proficiency by
Legislative District was produced by the Asian Pacific American
Legal Center and Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum.
Daniel Kikuo Ichinose (APALC), under the direction of
Hongjian Yu (UCLA Center for Health Policy Research),
produced the research upon which this report was based.
Karin Wang (APALC), Alice Chen (APIAHF), Gem Daus
(APIAHF), and Rowena Tran (APIAHF) also contributed to
the development and writing of this report.
Special thanks to:
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
Christina Chung
Veronika Geronimo
Daniel Kikuo Ichinose
Dennis Kao
Hemi Kim
Rebecca Shea
Bonnie Tang
Karin Wang
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
Alice Chen
Gem Daus
Rowena Tran
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research
Ying-Ying Meng
Ninez Ponce
Hongjian Yu
The California Endowment
Ignatius Bau
Chung Ying Tang Foundation
Cyrus Tang
Stella Liang
Asian Americans for Civil Rights & Equality*
Vivian Huang
CAA | Center for Asian American Advocacy
Luna Yasui
*A joint partnership of Asian Law Caucus, Asian Pacific American Legal Center and
CAA | Center for Asian American Advocacy
Welcome
C A L I F O R N I A S P E A K S : L A N G U A G E D I V E R S I T Y A N D E N G L I S H P R O F I C I E N C Y B Y L E G I S L AT I V E D I S T R I C T
California is the primary destination of new immi-
To highlight and respond to these issues, the Asian Pacific
grants and refugees from all corners of the globe:
American Legal Center (APALC) and Asian & Pacific Islander
Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Almost one-
American Health Forum (APIAHF) have produced this important
third of all new immigrants come to California. They are often
report. In it you will find information on the language diversity
joined by an untold number of immigrants and refugees from
and English proficiency of Californians by California State
other states, enriching and diversifying the golden state further.
Assembly, California State Senate, and United States
Congressional District based on Census 2000 data.
This means that California has a unique asset in its language
diversity. Nearly 40% of Californians speak a language other
Our intended audience for this report includes community-
than English at home: over one quarter or 8.1 million speak
based organizations, coalitions, policy makers and government
Spanish, more than 2.7 million speak an Asian or Pacific
officials working to understand and address language issues in
Islander language, and Armenian is spoken more than German,
California. We hope this analysis raises awareness and informs
French, Russian or Italian.
policy making and long-term planning to meet the needs of this
population.
At the same time, this language diversity presents challenges.
Because many immigrants and refugees hail from non-English
We would like to thank The California Endowment and Chung
speaking countries, language barriers impact their ability to access
Ying Tang Foundation for their support in producing this report
fundamental necessities such as employment, police protection
and their vision in addressing the needs of the state’s immigrant
and healthcare.
and refugee communities.
Ho Luong Tran, MD, MPH
Stewart Kwoh, Esq.
President & CEO
President & Executive Director
Asian & Pacific Islander American
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
Health Forum
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For much of the past century,
very difficult to master and many adult
include: (1) nativity, or percent of a dis-
California has been the primary
immigrants and refugees are not literate
trict’s population that is foreign-born; (2)
destination of new immigrants
in their native languages. The complexity
primary language spoken at home; and (3)
and refugees. Some settle here immedi-
of the English language also means that
limited English proficiency. Linguistic iso-
ately upon arrival from their native lands;
basic knowledge of English may not be
lation is also relevant to understanding lan-
others make their way here after landing
sufficient for understanding sophisticated
guage barriers, but is unavailable by legisla-
elsewhere in the United States. According
transactions, such as dealing with the
tive district given limitations in the data.2
to the U.S. Department of Homeland
courts or filling out medical or govern-
Security’s Office of Immigration
ment forms. In addition, resources to aid
As the following findings show, language
Statistics, California received nearly 30%
new immigrants and refugees in learning
is an incredibly important issue to
of all immigrants coming to the United
English are often limited or non-existent.
California. This report’s key findings
States from 1990 to 2000. These new
For example, a 2004 report on
include:
Californians hail from all corners of the
California’s community colleges noted
globe: Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin
that statewide, considerable demand and
> California has a significant population
America.
inadequate funding resulted in long wait-
born outside of the U.S., with more
lists for people to enroll into English-as-a-
than one-quarter or nine million
The large number of newcomers who
Second-Language (ESL) classes.1
Californians born in another country.
choose California as their home presents
For some ethnic communities, the
unique social, economic and political
Language barriers have emerged as a
percent born outside the U.S. is
opportunities to the state. In a world
major social and economic justice issue
dramatically higher, reflecting the role
where everything from business to politics
facing immigrant and refugee populations
that recent immigration has played
to pop culture is globalized, the state’s
in the United States. In order to fully
in shaping the face of California.
diversity of cultures and languages is a
integrate all Californians, legislators in
rich but underutilized asset. Nearly 40%
both the state and federal legislative bod-
> More than 12 million Californians
of Californians speak a language other
ies have an obligation to enact public
speak a primary language other than
than English at home: over one quarter or
policies that allow limited English speak-
English at home. Although more than
8.1 million speak Spanish, more than 2.7
ing residents to access basic services and
8 million Californians speak Spanish,
million speak an Asian or Pacific Islander
also to participate in their local commu-
over 2.7 million speak an Asian or
language, and Armenian is spoken more
nity; these policies include providing or
Pacific Islander language, and more
than German, French, Russian or Italian.
improving language assistance (e.g., inter-
than 300,000 speak either Armenian
preters, translated materials) as well as
or Persian.
At the same time, the diversity of lan-
increasing opportunities to learn English
guages in the state presents challenges.
(e.g., ESL classes).
> Many Californians who speak a lan-
For immigrants and refugees, most of
guage other than English at home are
whom hail from non-English speaking
To assist the state’s policymakers in
fully bilingual in both languages, but
countries, language barriers are particu-
addressing the needs of Californians who
a significant number of Californians
larly widespread and impact their ability
speak languages other than English, this
have difficulty communicating in
to access fundamental necessities such as
report uses Census 2000 data to assess the
English. Central American and
employment, healthcare, and police pro-
extent of language diversity and language
Southeast Asian communities are
tection. While most new Californians do
barriers, providing detailed data by State
among those with the highest rates
learn and want to improve their English,
Assembly, State Senate, and United States
of limited English proficiency and
the reality is that the English language is
Congressional districts. These data
linguistic isolation.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
1 Woodlief, Blaze, Catherine Thomas, and Graciela Orozco. 2004. California’s Gold: Claiming the Promise of Diversity in Our Community Colleges. Oakland, CA: California
Tomorrow.
2 A detailed description of the methodology used to produce these data can be found on page 190.
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Californians Born Outside the U.S.
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According to Census 2000, nearly
TABLE FB - 1: CALIFORNIANS BORN OUTSIDE THE U.S.
nine million Californians are BY RACIAL GROUP*
foreign-born. Statewide, over one in
four are born abroad, the overwhelming
Rank Group
Number
Percent
majority in countries where English is not
1
Asian
2,588,336
62
the primary language, such as Mexico,
2
Latino
4,819,437
44
China, Vietnam, and Korea.
3
NHOPI
54,856
25
4
Am Indian or Alaska Native
75,292
12
Racial and ethnic groups vary consider-
5
Non-Hispanic White
1,365,024
8
ably in their likelihood of being foreign-
6
African American
136,505
6
born. In California, 62% of Asians and
TOTAL POPULATION
8,864,255
26
44% of Latinos are foreign-born, com-
*Data by racial group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial groups, will
pared to 8% of whites and 6% of African
not sum to total. Source: Census 2000 SF4 PCT44 (Sex by Age by Citizenship Status).
Americans (see Table FB-1). Taiwanese
are most likely among the state’s ethnic
groups to be born abroad, followed closely
TABLE FB - 2: CALIFORNIANS BORN OUTSIDE THE U.S.
by several Central American (Hondurans,
BY RACIAL SUBGROUP*
Guatemalans, Salvadorans) and Southeast
Rank Group
Number
Percent
Asian (Vietnamese, Thai) groups.
Iranians, Asian Indians, Koreans, and
1
Taiwanese
59,622
79
Chinese are also among the top ten ethnic
2
Honduran
26,644
78
groups most likely to be born outside of
3
Guatemalan
126,088
78
the United States (see Table FB-2).
4
Vietnamese
359,114
74
5
Salvadoran
219,484
74
6
Iranian
117,417
74
7
Asian Indian
250,631
72
8
Korean
267,100
71
9
Thai
31,967
68
10
Chinese**
720,742
65
11
Laotian
42,696
65
12
Chinese NT***
666,944
64
13
Armenian
130,126
64
14
Cambodian
53,474
63
15
Filipino
650,579
59
16
Hmong
41,133
55
17
Tongan
7,491
48
18
Mexican
3,692,294
43
19
Japanese
111,460
28
20
Samoan
9,637
19
*Data by racial subgroup are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial subgroups.
All racial subgroups not shown. Source: Census 2000 SF4 PCT44 (Sex by Age by Citizenship Status).
**Chinese including Taiwanese
***Chinese excluding Taiwanese
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Primary Language Spoken at Home
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Many native and foreign-born
TABLE LANG - 1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE, CALIFORNIA*
Californians speak a primary
language other than English at
Primary Language
Number
home. Statewide, more than 12 million
Speak only English
19,014,873
Californians speak languages in each of 39
Spanish or Spanish Creole
8,105,505
language categories reported by the U.S.
Chinese
815,386
Census Bureau, contributing to the state’s
Tagalog
626,399
unparalleled linguistic diversity.
Vietnamese
407,119
Korean
298,076
Not surprisingly, given California’s prox-
Armenian
155,237
imity to Latin America and the already
Japanese
154,633
large Mexican, Salvadoran, Guatemalan,
Persian
154,321
and other Latino populations present in
German
141,671
the state, Spanish is far and away the most
French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
135,067
prevalent language spoken at home, after
Russian
118,382
English. However, among the top ten
Other Pacific Island languages
113,432
languages spoken in California, more
Other Indic languages
112,119
than half are Asian languages: Chinese,
Arabic
108,340
Tagalog, Vietnamese, Korean, and
Italian
84,190
Japanese. Other commonly spoken
Portuguese or Portug. Creole
78,403
languages include Armenian and Persian
Hindi
76,134
(see Table LANG-1).
Other Asian languages
76,013
Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
71,305
Looking at legislative districts, over one in
Hmong
65,529
four legislative districts in California have
African languages
45,471
constituencies where a majority of people
Laotian
41,317
speaks a language other than English at
Thai
39,970
home—this includes 23 state Assembly,
Other Indo-European languages
37,750
12 state Senate, and 14 Congressional
Other, unspecified languages
35,548
districts.
Hebrew
34,647
Gujarathi
33,112
Urdu
31,588
Other West Germanic languages
30,796
Greek
28,847
Other Slavic languages
28,696
Scandinavian languages
28,653
Serbo-Croatian
23,872
Polish
23,435
Hungarian
19,231
Yiddish
8,952
Other Native NA languages**
6,729
French Creole
4,107
Navajo
1,774
*Source: Census 2000 SF3 PCT10 (Age by Language Spoken at Home
for the Population 5 Years and Over).
**Other Native North American languages
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Limited English Proficiency and Linguistic Isolation
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While many Californians who
TABLE LEP - 1: LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
speak a language other than
BY RACIAL GROUP, CALIFORNIA*
English at home are fully bilin-
Rank Group
Number
Percent
gual, others are not. In California,
well over six million—or one in five—
1
Latino
4,194,494
43
Californians experience some difficulty
2
Asian
1,515,654
39
speaking English. A considerable majority
3
NHOPI
29,802
15
of the state’s limited English proficient
4
Am Indian or Alaska Native
70,153
12
persons are Latino and Asian, with rough-
5
Non-Hispanic White
534,271
3
ly 40% of Latinos and Asians overall and
6
African American
66,444
3
half of certain Latino and Asian ethnic
TOTAL POPULATION
6,277,779
20
groups being LEP. Majority LEP ethnic
*Data by racial group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial groups,
will not sum to total. Source: Census 2000 SF4 PCT38 (Age by Language Spoken at Home by Ability to Speak
groups include Central Americans
English for the Population 5 Years and Over).
(Guatemalans, Hondurans, Salvadorans)
and Southeast Asians (Vietnamese,
Hmong, Cambodians, Lao, Thai), as well
as Taiwanese and Koreans. Chinese,
TABLE LEP - 2: LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Mexicans, Armenians, Iranians and
BY RACIAL SUBGROUP, CALIFORNIA*
Tongans also have rates of limited English
Rank Group
Number
Percent
proficiency significantly above the state
average (see Tables LEP-1 and LEP-2).
1
Guatemalan
95,181
63
2
Vietnamese
278,284
62
3
Honduran
19,515
61
4
Hmong
40,179
61
5
Salvadoran
160,169
58
6
Taiwanese
41,776
58
7
Cambodian
43,902
56
8
Laotian
33,569
55
9
Korean
184,434
52
10
Thai
21,468
48
11
Chinese**
498,698
48
12
Chinese NT***
461,132
47
13
Mexican
3,326,661
44
14
Armenian
76,264
39
15
Iranian
50,878
34
16
Tongan
4,371
32
17
Asian Indian
79,811
25
18
Filipino
231,390
23
19
Japanese
80,484
22
20
Samoan
7,530
17
*Data by racial subgroup are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial sub-
groups. All racial subgroups not shown.
Source: Census 2000 SF4 PCT38 (Age by Language Spoken at Home by Ability to Speak English for the
Population 5 Years and Over)
**Chinese including Taiwanese
***Chinese excluding Taiwanese
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Although there are significant LEP TABLE LEP - 3: LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
constituencies throughout the state,
BY STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA
Southern California is home to two state
Assembly (AD46 and AD69), one state
Rank District (2002)
County
Number
Percent
Senate (SD22), and one Congressional
1
AD 46
Los Angeles
214,950
56
(CD31) district that are majority limited
2
AD 69
Orange
191,790
51
English proficient (see Tables LEP-3,
3
AD 45
Los Angeles
187,990
48
LEP-4 and LEP-5).
5
AD 49
Los Angeles
175,980
45
4
AD 39
Los Angeles
169,530
44
6
AD 50
Los Angeles
162,010
43
7
AD 48
Los Angeles
155,080
40
8
AD 52
Los Angeles
146,590
39
9
AD 23
Santa Clara
143,190
37
10
AD 28
Monterey/San Benito/Santa Clara
126,970
33
Source: Census 2000 SF4 PCT38 (Age by Language Spoken at Home by Ability to Speak English for the
Population 5 Years and Over).
TABLE LEP - 4: LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
BY STATE SENATE DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA
Rank District (2002) County
Number
Percent
1
SD 22
Los Angeles
396,270
52
2
SD 34
Orange
331,570
43
3
SD 20
Los Angeles
294,640
38
4
SD 24
Los Angeles
294,320
38
5
SD 30
Los Angeles
275,850
36
6
SD 26
Los Angeles
240,760
31
7
SD 16
Fresno/Kern/Kings/Tulare
233,860
31
8
SD 40
Imperial/San Diego
234,470
30
9
SD 13
Santa Clara
225,490
29
10
SD 27
Los Angeles
206,700
27
Source: Census 2000 SF4 PCT38 (Age by Language Spoken at Home by Ability to Speak English for the
Population 5 Years and Over).
TABLE LEP - 5: LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
BY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA*
Rank District (2002)
County
Number
Percent
1
CD 31
Los Angeles
294,610
51
2
CD 47
Orange
276,440
48
3
CD 34
Los Angeles
264,360
46
4
CD 32
Los Angeles
214,840
37
5
CD 28
Los Angeles
211,680
36
6
CD 38
Los Angeles
204,250
35
7
CD 20
Fresno/Kern/Kings
180,700
31
8
CD 39
Los Angeles
181,220
31
9
CD 29
Los Angeles
184,660
31
10
CD 35
Los Angeles
168,100
29
Source: Census 2000 108th Congressional District Summary File P19 (Age by Language Spoken at Home by
Ability to Speak English for the Population 5 Years and Over).
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Another strong predictor of the
TABLE LI - 1: LINGUISTIC ISOLATION BY RACIAL GROUP,
need for language assistance is the
CALIFORNIA*
rate of “linguistic isolation,”
Rank
Group
Households
Percent
defined as the percentage of
households in which no member
1
Asian
314,235
26
14 years or older speaks English
2
Latino
657,622
26
“very well.” Such households lack an
3
NHOPI
3,649
7
adult who can communicate with the
4
Amer. Indian or Alaska Native
11,739
6
outside world, and many of these house-
5
Non-Hispanic White
130,832
2
holds must rely on children to navigate
6
African American
11,315
1
complex and difficult issues such as a
TOTAL POPULATION
1,107,222
10
family member’s legal matters or medical
*Data by racial group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial groups will
not sum to total. Source: Census 2000 SF4 PCT42 (Household Language by Linguistic Isolation).
diagnosis and care.
In the state, one quarter of Asian
and Latino households are linguistically
TABLE LI - 2: LINGUISTIC ISOLATION BY RACIAL SUBGROUP,
isolated, compared to ten percent of all
CALIFORNIA*
households in the state (see Table LI-1).
Again, Southeast Asian (Vietnamese,
Rank
Group
Households
Percent
Hmong, Thai) and Central American
1
Vietnamese
52,960
44
(Guatemalan, Honduran, Salvadoran)
2
Guatemalan
19,695
43
households are disproportionately isolat-
3
Taiwanese
10,124
42
ed, with Taiwanese, Korean, and Chinese
4
Honduran
3,608
41
households also affected at high rates.
5
Korean
49,290
41
Because of limitations in the data, rates of
6
Salvadoran
30,549
37
linguistic isolation could not be provided
7
Hmong
3,998
36
by racial or ethnic group in specific leg-
8
Chinese**
120,043
34
islative districts. The data is included at
9
Thai
4,442
34
the state-level .
10
Chinese NT***
111,105
34
11
Cambodian
5,779
32
12
Laotian
4,178
32
13
Mexican
500,117
26
14
Armenian
18,289
26
15
Iranian
11,772
20
16
Japanese
27,396
18
17
Tongan
314
12
18
Asian Indian
12,209
11
19
Filipino
29,734
11
20
Samoan
634
6
*Data by racial subgroup are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial subgroups.
All racial subgroups not shown. Source: Census 2000 SF4 PCT42 (Household Language by Linguistic Isolation).
**Chinese including Taiwanese
***Chinese excluding Taiwanese
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C A L I F O R N I A S P E A K S : L A N G U A G E D I V E R S I T Y A N D E N G L I S H P R O F I C I E N C Y B Y L E G I S L AT I V E D I S T R I C T
California’s language diversity is an
1. COLLECT, DISAGGREGATE
2. IMPLEMENT, ENFORCE AND
untapped resource for a state that serves as
AND USE DATA
STRENGTHEN EXISTING LAWS
a gateway to international business, espe-
Government agencies—such as the U.S.
AND POLICIES
cially for Latin America and the Pacific
Census Bureau and the California State
Currently, existing federal and state laws
Rim. At the same time, language barriers
Data Center—collect demographic data;
and policies protect the rights of limited
affect many Californians on a daily
many other entities such as school dis-
English speaking persons in many con-
basis—at every point where an immigrant
tricts also collect data. Demographic data,
texts. The key federal law, Title VI of the
or refugee must interact with a govern-
including data on primary language,
Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits any
ment agency, a business, or other institu-
English proficiency, linguistic isolation,
entity that receives federal funding from
tion, language may present a significant
and other factors relevant to language
discriminating against limited English
barrier to effective communication and
proficiency (such as race and ethnicity),
speaking persons. In California, the
participation. For example, language may
are critical to understanding the state’s
Dymally-Alatorre Bilingual Services Act
be a barrier in education (e.g., a parent
language diversity and challenges.
of 1973 requires state agencies to provide
seeking information on her child’s educa-
bilingual staff and distribute translated
tion), employment (e.g., a worker trying to
Specific and relevant demographic
written materials in certain non-English
file a claim for unpaid wages), health care
data must be collected, such as primary
languages. At both the federal and state
(e.g., a patient trying to understand his
language spoken and level of English
level, numerous other laws and policies
treatment and medications), social services
language proficiency.
require language assistance in particular
(e.g., a domestic violence victim trying to
instances. For example, California has
qualify for temporary shelter), courts (e.g.,
Data must consistently be broken
more than 60 statutory provisions requir-
a tenant fighting an eviction), and sales
down beyond broad racial categories,
ing language assistance in the health care
and marketing (e.g., a consumer trying to
so that overall numbers (e.g., for all
context alone.4 However, none of these
understand the terms of her auto lease).
Asians) do not mask the true needs
laws is fully implemented or enforced,
Language may also be a barrier in less
of specific sub-populations (e.g.,
and as a result, millions of Californians
common—but possibly urgent—situa-
Cambodians).3
are unable to benefit from the civil rights
tions, such as in disaster relief (e.g., a
and due process protections offered by
family trying to obtain emergency shelter
As data collection tools evolve or
these statutes.
after an earthquake).
change, these new tools must ade-
quately capture and disaggregate
Existing laws and policies must be
As the voice of all Californians, policy-
data. For example, the Census Bureau
fully implemented and funded. This
makers and elected officials have a
is moving towards a lengthier annual
includes at minimum sufficient funds
responsibility to ensure that our state’s
survey of less people instead of the
and resources to:
language resources are maximized and
current decennial census that attempts
> Assess which communities are
that language is not an insurmountable
to count all Americans; translations or
impacted;
barrier for new immigrants and refugees.
other assistance must be provided to
> Outreach to impacted communities
The following recommendations are
ensure that limited English proficient
about their rights;
intended to be general guidance—policy-
families and households will be able to
> Educate individuals on how to
makers and elected officials should care-
accurately complete the new forms.
enforce their rights;
fully consult with community leaders,
> Train bilingual persons to serve as
advocates, and others that work with
Government agencies and other insti-
interpreters and translators;
immigrant and refugee populations to
tutions that capture specific and
> Train agency or organization staff on
identify specific policy solutions.
disaggregated demographic data
the rights of LEP individuals; and
must analyze and effectively utilize
> Translate documents and provide
this data to ensure that language diver-
interpreters for limited English
sity and barriers are fully understood
proficient persons.
and addressed.
3 See, e.g,: Asian Pacific American Legal Center. 2005. The Diverse Face of Asians and Pacific Islanders in California. Los Angeles, CA: APALC.
4 Perkins, Jane, Mara Youdelman, and Doreena Wong. 2003. Ensuring Linguistic Access in Health Care Settings: Legal Rights and Responsibilities. Los Angeles, CA:
National Health Law Program.
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Existing laws and policies must be
3 . E X PA N D O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Workforce development and other
effectively enforced, which requires suf-
T O L E A R N E N G L I S H
employment programs that link
ficient funding for not only consumer or
Many limited English speakers do speak
employment services and training to
client education, but also the infrastruc-
some English, and most want to learn or
English-language acquisition must
ture to receive complaints and investigate
improve their English language skills.
be greatly expanded. Because English
possible violations of the law, as well as
Although English is a difficult language to
language skills are directly related to the
the authority to render enforceable deci-
learn, immigrants and refugees understand
ability to earn a decent wage or find a
sions if violations are found.
that speaking, reading and writing English
job with a career ladder, employment
is critical to participating in American soci-
programs—including welfare-to-work
Laws that ensure that limited English
ety, gaining an education, and securing jobs
programs—need to clearly assess a
proficient persons have equal access
with better wages and opportunities for
worker’s English and non-English pro-
to publicly-funded programs must be
promotion and advancement.
ficiency as well as offer VESL programs
strengthened. For example, the state of
in addition to basic job skills training
California has a number of “model
Programs that teach English-as-a-
and job search activities.
laws” that require language accessibility.
Second Language (ESL), including
However, many of these statutes, like
programs for English learner stu-
English-language acquisition pro-
the Dymally-Alatorre Act, lack an
dents and limited English proficient
grams should address barriers that
enforcement body charged with investi-
workers, must be better funded,
may prevent most immigrants and
gating and resolving complaints.
improved, and expanded. Despite sig-
refugees from participating. Because
nificant demand for English language
many immigrants and refugees work
Laws must also be expanded or clari-
instruction, such as ESL classes at local
jobs or shifts that do not allow them to
fied to ensure that all Californians
community colleges, community cen-
easily participate in existing programs
are able to equally participate in and
ters, or adult schools, such programs
such as weekend classes, English-
access basic services and systems
are usually underfunded, oversub-
language classes need to be offered in
regardless of language ability. For
scribed, and have long waiting lists.6
non-traditional settings (e.g., at work
example, an estimated seven million
Programs for K-12 students in the
locations or through a child’s school)
Californians may be denied equal
process of learning English also need
and address related barriers to partici-
access to the state’s judicial system
more resources (e.g., more trained
pation (e.g., access to transportation or
because of language barriers, yet
teachers, better teacher training pro-
affordable child care).
California law does not clearly require
grams, better student assessment
or provide for language assistance in the
tools).7 There are also insufficient voca-
administration of justice.5
tional ESL (VESL) programs, which
aid immigrant and refugee workers in
learning English relevant to their jobs.
5 California Commission on Access to Justice 2005. Language Barriers to Justice in California. San Francisco, CA: California Commission on Access to Justice.
6 Commission on Asian Pacific Islander American Affairs. 2004. Annual Report. Sacramento, CA: Commission on Asian Pacific Islander American Affairs.
7Gandara, P., R. Rumberger, J. Maxwell-Jolly, and R. Callahan. October 7, 2003. “English Learners in California Schools: Unequal Resources, Unequal Outcomes,”
Education Policy Analysis Archives, 11 (36).
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Assembly
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Districts (2002)
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Census 2000
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California State Assembly District 1
Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Trinity,
and a portion of Sonoma County
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Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
349,357
87.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
37,062
9.3
3 German
2,330
0.6
4 Italian
1,404
0.4
5 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,358
0.3
6 Portuguese or Portug Creole
872
0.2
7 Chinese
868
0.2
8 Hmong
843
0.2
9 Other Native NA languages
781
0.2
10 Scandinavian languages
519
0.1
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD1–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
6,720
2
Asian
8,680
2
Asian Indian
830
0
Cambodian
110
0
Chinese, NT
1,590
0
Filipino
2,020
0
Hmong
780
0
Japanese
1,510
0
Korean
580
0
Vietnamese
310
0
Latino
52,860
12
17,120
37
21,170
40
Guatemalan
170
0
Mexican
43,710
10
15,830
41
19,140
44
Salvadoran
220
0
Non-Hispanic White
343,050
81
3,050
1
9,050
3
Armenian
520
0
Iranian
130
0
AD1
423,396
100
22,250
6
33,690
8
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 2
Colusa, Glenn, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama,
and portions of Butte and Yolo Counties
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TABLE AD2–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
331,098
83.5
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
46,743
11.8
3 Other Indic languages
7,106
1.8
4 German
1,630
0.4
5 Other Asian languages
1,255
0.3
6 Laotian
940
0.2
7 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
799
0.2
8 Italian
726
0.2
9 Tagalog
640
0.2
10 Hmong
638
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD2–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
5,710
1
Asian
17,520
4
Asian Indian
8,340
2
Cambodian
160
0
Chinese, NT
1,240
0
Filipino
1,870
0
Hmong
790
0
Japanese
1,430
0
Korean
520
0
Vietnamese
260
0
Latino
62,670
15
23,750
43
26,750
43
Guatemalan
80
0
Mexican
52,900
12
21,690
46
24,110
46
Salvadoran
190
0
Non-Hispanic White
331,010
78
2,230
1
5,710
2
Armenian
330
0
Iranian
180
0
AD2
423,401
100
32,810
8
42,700
10
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 3
Lassen, Nevada, Plumas, Sierra, Yuba,
and portions of Butte and Placer Counties
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TABLE AD3–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
352,950
88.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
28,817
7.2
3 Hmong
5,277
1.3
4 German
2,302
0.6
5 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,362
0.3
6 Chinese
854
0.2
7 Other Pacific Island languages
779
0.2
8 Japanese
666
0.2
9 Italian
609
0.2
10 Other Asian languages
530
0.1
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD3–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
10,080
2
Asian
15,620
4
Asian Indian
1,200
0
Cambodian
160
0
Chinese, NT
1,520
0
Filipino
2,180
1
Hmong
6,120
1
***3,440
***64
***3,650
***60
Japanese
1,750
0
Korean
630
0
Vietnamese
370
0
Latino
42,290
10
11,380
30
13,050
31
Guatemalan
100
0
Mexican
33,730
8
Salvadoran
180
0
Non-Hispanic White
351,230
83
3,000
1
7,900
2
Armenian
330
0
Iranian
100
0
AD3
423,393
100
20,560
5
28,920
7
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
***Estimates include additional adjustment.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 4
Alpine and portions of El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties
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TABLE AD4–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
345,354
87.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
26,435
6.7
3 Tagalog
3,196
0.8
4 Russian
2,533
0.6
5 German
2,454
0.6
6 Other Slavic languages
1,642
0.4
7 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,526
0.4
8 Other Indic languages
1,237
0.3
9 Japanese
1,047
0.3
10 Vietnamese
960
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD4–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
12,330
3
Asian
20,310
5
Asian Indian
2,860
1
Cambodian
100
0
Chinese, NT
2,710
1
Filipino
6,690
2
Hmong
330
0
Japanese
3,530
1
Korean
1,330
0
Vietnamese
1,350
0
Latino
45,700
11
Guatemalan
170
0
Mexican
33,890
8
Salvadoran
440
0
Non-Hispanic White
346,880
82
6,030
2
14,260
4
Armenian
780
0
Iranian
600
0
AD4
423,394
100
21,500
5
37,160
9
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 5
Portions of Placer and Sacramento Counties
(Citrus Heights, Folsom, Sacramento, etc.)
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TABLE AD5–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
333,445
84.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
23,173
5.9
3 Russian
5,365
1.4
4 Other Slavic languages
4,002
1.0
5 German
2,481
0.6
6 Tagalog
2,351
0.6
7 Vietnamese
2,140
0.5
8 Persian
2,094
0.5
9 Chinese
1,969
0.5
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,572
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD5–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
25,770
6
540
2
1,050
4
Asian
26,050
6
6,480
28
13,320
51
Asian Indian
4,270
1
970
27
2,860
67
Cambodian
150
0
Chinese, NT
4,090
1
1,280
35
1,870
46
Filipino
6,400
2
890
16
2,850
45
Hmong
930
0
Japanese
3,870
1
510
14
720
19
Korean
1,950
0
660
38
1,120
57
Vietnamese
2,250
1
1,290
61
1,630
72
Latino
43,950
10
7,840
20
10,300
23
Guatemalan
220
0
Mexican
31,260
7
6,240
22
7,740
25
Salvadoran
480
0
Non-Hispanic White
331,390
78
12,130
4
22,250
7
Armenian
1,290
0
Iranian
2,330
1
640
29
1,670
72
AD5
423,402
100
26,770
7
47,580
11
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 6
Marin and a portion of Sonoma County
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TABLE AD6–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
323,635
81.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
41,498
10.4
3 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
4,267
1.1
4 German
3,853
1.0
5 Chinese
3,136
0.8
6 Italian
2,551
0.6
7 Persian
1,970
0.5
8 Portuguese or Portug Creole
1,837
0.5
9 Vietnamese
1,592
0.4
10 Japanese
1,440
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD6–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
11,730
3
680
6
1,290
11
Asian
22,390
5
5,380
26
11,100
50
Asian Indian
2,530
1
530
21
2,010
79
Cambodian
310
0
Chinese, NT
6,450
2
1,240
23
2,540
39
Filipino
4,100
1
370
11
1,430
35
Hmong
30
0
Japanese
4,010
1
540
14
1,110
28
Korean
1,840
0
680
39
1,110
60
Vietnamese
1,940
0
1,100
62
1,480
76
Latino
53,660
13
21,900
45
27,740
52
Guatemalan
2,750
1
Mexican
34,220
8
14,250
47
17,270
50
Salvadoran
2,290
1
1,140
55
1,600
70
Non-Hispanic White
339,400
80
6,050
2
25,250
7
Armenian
930
0
Iranian
2,220
1
520
25
1,590
72
AD6
423,399
100
33,550
8
65,100
15
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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Napa and portions of Solano and Sonoma Counties
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TABLE AD7–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
292,471
73.7
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
62,176
15.7
3 Tagalog
18,636
4.7
4 German
2,163
0.5
5 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,028
0.5
6 Chinese
1,914
0.5
7 Other Pacific Island languages
1,689
0.4
8 Italian
1,644
0.4
9 Vietnamese
1,483
0.4
10 Other Indic languages
1,025
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD7–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
38,120
9
860
3
1,550
4
Asian
45,650
11
10,890
26
25,830
57
Asian Indian
2,420
1
Cambodian
830
0
Chinese, NT
4,120
1
1,060
28
1,820
44
Filipino
31,460
7
6,500
23
18,100
58
Hmong
110
0
Japanese
2,500
1
340
15
640
26
Korean
1,260
0
390
34
700
56
Vietnamese
1,630
0
Latino
83,570
20
33,780
46
41,660
50
Guatemalan
550
0
Mexican
66,180
16
29,890
50
35,800
54
Salvadoran
1,660
0
Non-Hispanic White
259,920
61
3,750
2
12,150
5
Armenian
440
0
Iranian
580
0
AD7
423,392
100
49,440
13
80,980
19
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 8
Portions of Solano and Yolo Counties
(Davis, Fairfield, Vacaville, Woodland, etc.)
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TABLE AD8–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
295,454
75.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
57,064
14.5
3 Tagalog
8,104
2.1
4 Chinese
5,694
1.4
5 Russian
3,006
0.8
6 German
2,212
0.6
7 Other Indic languages
2,109
0.5
8 Japanese
1,952
0.5
9 Vietnamese
1,946
0.5
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,905
0.5
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD8–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
38,330
9
570
2
1,150
3
Asian
47,750
11
10,160
23
22,930
48
Asian Indian
4,640
1
1,080
26
2,600
56
Cambodian
310
0
Chinese, NT
9,830
2
2,300
24
4,710
48
Filipino
18,050
4
2,530
15
8,510
47
Hmong
630
0
Japanese
5,630
1
890
16
1,410
25
Korean
2,670
1
570
25
1,340
50
Vietnamese
2,670
1
990
37
1,700
64
Latino
88,680
21
26,400
33
31,290
35
Guatemalan
410
0
Mexican
68,500
16
23,250
38
26,740
39
Salvadoran
910
0
Non-Hispanic White
256,060
60
5,980
2
12,840
5
Armenian
450
0
Iranian
900
0
240
27
540
60
AD8
423,393
100
42,820
11
67,860
16
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 9
Portion of Sacramento County (Sacramento, etc.)
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TABLE AD9–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
256,154
65.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
61,869
15.8
3 Chinese
15,046
3.8
4 Hmong
14,534
3.7
5 Vietnamese
7,175
1.8
6 Tagalog
5,030
1.3
7 Other Asian languages
4,010
1.0
8 Hindi
3,798
1.0
9 Laotian
3,039
0.8
10 Russian
2,896
0.7
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD9–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
77,400
18
930
1
1,700
2
Asian
83,750
20
35,490
46
44,610
53
Asian Indian
6,650
2
1,930
34
4,310
65
Cambodian
930
0
430
52
570
61
Chinese, NT
22,100
5
9,280
46
11,120
50
Filipino
11,770
3
2,280
22
5,600
48
Hmong
15,280
4
9,060
62
9,470
62
Japanese
8,700
2
1,190
14
1,080
12
Korean
1,030
0
340
37
600
58
Vietnamese
8,320
2
4,900
62
6,050
73
Latino
98,750
23
28,190
32
32,050
32
Guatemalan
380
0
210
57
260
68
Mexican
79,690
19
24,320
34
27,220
34
Salvadoran
820
0
290
36
510
62
Non-Hispanic White
169,020
40
6,370
4
11,000
7
Armenian
460
0
Iranian
430
0
150
38
320
74
AD9
423,401
100
71,640
18
90,800
22
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 10
Amador and portions of El Dorado,
Sacramento, and San Joaquin Counties
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TABLE AD10–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
306,735
78.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
34,970
8.9
3 Vietnamese
6,544
1.7
4 Tagalog
6,163
1.6
5 Chinese
5,867
1.5
6 Russian
3,497
0.9
7 Other Indic languages
3,140
0.8
8 German
2,377
0.6
9 Korean
2,037
0.5
10 Other Slavic languages
1,685
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD10–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
32,970
8
590
2
1,300
4
Asian
53,370
13
16,390
33
28,260
53
Asian Indian
6,130
1
Cambodian
1,850
0
Chinese, NT
9,460
2
Filipino
14,800
3
Hmong
2,000
0
Japanese
5,750
1
Korean
3,070
1
Vietnamese
7,420
2
Latino
61,510
15
14,200
26
16,570
27
Guatemalan
210
0
Mexican
47,250
11
12,120
29
13,700
29
Salvadoran
490
0
Non-Hispanic White
281,820
67
8,740
3
16,620
6
Armenian
1,850
0
Iranian
880
0
AD10
423,401
100
39,930
10
62,620
15
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 11
Portion of Contra Costa County
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TABLE AD11–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
281,974
71.7
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
60,478
15.4
3 Tagalog
15,303
3.9
4 Chinese
6,395
1.6
5 Persian
2,812
0.7
6 Vietnamese
2,636
0.7
7 Other Indic languages
2,436
0.6
8 Other Pacific Island languages
2,037
0.5
9 Italian
1,612
0.4
10 Hindi
1,583
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD11–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
42,450
10
770
2
2,120
5
Asian
56,990
13
14,770
28
31,230
55
Asian Indian
6,070
1
1,540
29
3,950
65
Cambodian
290
0
Chinese, NT
10,760
3
3,430
35
5,510
51
Filipino
28,020
7
5,750
22
15,250
54
Hmong
40
0
Japanese
4,000
1
440
12
690
17
Korean
2,150
1
660
38
1,200
56
Vietnamese
3,170
1
1,740
53
2,470
78
Latino
90,990
21
29,360
36
37,060
41
Guatemalan
790
0
450
49
720
91
Mexican
60,860
14
21,640
40
25,370
42
Salvadoran
3,850
1
1,770
49
2,760
72
Non-Hispanic White
240,520
57
5,280
2
13,990
6
Armenian
540
0
Iranian
1,120
0
360
34
800
71
AD11
423,398
100
49,630
13
83,720
20
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 12
Portions of San Francisco and San Mateo Counties
(Colma, Daly City, San Francisco, etc.)
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TABLE AD12–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
176,866
43.9
2 Chinese
93,417
23.2
3 Spanish or Spanish Creole
47,096
11.7
4 Tagalog
32,756
8.1
5 Russian
12,216
3.0
6 Vietnamese
5,854
1.5
7 Japanese
4,257
1.1
8 Korean
3,740
0.9
9 Other Pacific Island languages
3,579
0.9
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
3,311
0.8
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD12–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
23,600
6
610
3
1,230
5
Asian
191,370
45
85,320
47
126,980
66
Asian Indian
3,540
1
700
23
2,240
63
Cambodian
550
0
Chinese, NT
113,950
27
60,350
55
76,400
67
Filipino
48,470
11
13,510
29
32,770
68
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
8,980
2
1,860
22
2,680
30
Korean
5,500
1
1,920
40
3,440
63
Vietnamese
8,240
2
4,600
59
6,350
77
Latino
59,920
14
22,250
40
31,280
52
Guatemalan
1,440
0
320
21
1,040
72
Mexican
23,480
6
7,790
37
9,840
42
Salvadoran
6,670
2
3,840
54
5,500
82
Non-Hispanic White
154,640
37
13,450
9
30,170
20
Armenian
1,510
0
Iranian
790
0
140
18
510
65
AD12
423,402
100
120,440
30
188,520
45
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 13
Portion of San Francisco County (San Francisco)
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TABLE AD13–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
249,824
61.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
58,128
14.2
3 Chinese
46,903
11.5
4 Tagalog
11,348
2.8
5 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
5,881
1.4
6 Russian
4,685
1.1
7 Vietnamese
3,604
0.9
8 Japanese
3,400
0.8
9 German
3,254
0.8
10 Italian
2,843
0.7
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD13–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
47,120
11
1,140
3
2,360
5
Asian
94,750
22
47,650
52
65,680
69
Asian Indian
3,950
1
680
20
2,380
60
Cambodian
820
0
280
53
370
45
Chinese, NT
54,840
13
34,400
63
40,250
73
Filipino
17,700
4
5,360
33
11,500
65
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
6,340
1
1,850
31
2,910
46
Korean
3,750
1
1,500
43
2,450
65
Vietnamese
5,200
1
3,390
67
4,280
82
Latino
69,110
16
28,530
44
37,650
54
Guatemalan
2,170
1
1,860
81
2,160
100
Mexican
32,820
8
13,530
46
15,920
49
Salvadoran
6,490
2
3,480
52
5,120
79
Non-Hispanic White
216,870
51
8,860
4
27,590
13
Armenian
1,110
0
Iranian
940
0
170
19
670
71
AD13
423,388
100
86,140
21
133,050
32
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 14
Portions of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
(Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, etc.)
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TABLE AD14–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
283,652
71.1
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
50,195
12.6
3 Chinese
16,301
4.1
4 Tagalog
5,683
1.4
5 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
3,817
1.0
6 Japanese
3,399
0.9
7 Korean
3,390
0.8
8 Other Asian languages
2,960
0.7
9 Vietnamese
2,910
0.7
10 German
2,748
0.7
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD14–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
71,590
17
1,300
2
2,830
4
Asian
68,110
16
18,600
29
37,440
55
Asian Indian
6,590
2
1,260
22
4,240
64
Cambodian
380
0
Chinese, NT
25,190
6
6,780
29
13,190
52
Filipino
11,390
3
2,130
21
6,030
53
Hmong
80
0
Japanese
9,270
2
1,680
20
2,330
25
Korean
5,410
1
1,710
35
3,270
60
Vietnamese
3,230
1
1,630
52
2,320
72
Latino
63,910
15
24,350
43
31,130
49
Guatemalan
880
0
480
48
750
85
Mexican
42,110
10
17,200
47
20,110
48
Salvadoran
2,820
1
1,290
47
2,070
73
Non-Hispanic White
227,820
54
5,570
3
21,650
10
Armenian
1,070
0
Iranian
3,020
1
890
32
2,260
75
AD14
423,398
100
48,790
12
92,180
22
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 15
Portions of Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Counties
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TABLE AD15–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
320,371
81.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
34,647
8.8
3 Chinese
7,861
2.0
4 Tagalog
4,951
1.3
5 Persian
2,976
0.8
6 German
2,373
0.6
7 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,827
0.5
8 Russian
1,672
0.4
9 Portuguese or Portug Creole
1,636
0.4
10 Korean
1,281
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD15–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
11,180
3
200
2
550
5
Asian
39,300
9
7,940
22
19,660
50
Asian Indian
5,340
1
860
18
3,610
68
Cambodian
130
0
Chinese, NT
12,620
3
3,240
27
6,270
50
Filipino
11,120
3
1,590
16
5,340
48
Hmong
110
0
Japanese
4,630
1
680
16
1,140
25
Korean
2,380
1
830
41
1,390
58
Vietnamese
1,550
0
700
47
950
61
Latino
57,440
14
14,720
29
18,540
32
Guatemalan
200
0
110
50
180
90
Mexican
42,200
10
12,930
33
15,160
36
Salvadoran
630
0
300
51
470
75
Non-Hispanic White
320,320
76
5,160
2
19,670
6
Armenian
1,060
0
Iranian
2,930
1
790
29
2,060
70
AD15
423,394
100
27,260
7
57,790
14
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 16
Portion of Alameda County (Alameda, Oakland, Piedmont)
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TABLE AD16–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
242,815
61.5
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
71,397
18.1
3 Chinese
33,509
8.5
4 Vietnamese
8,870
2.2
5 Tagalog
8,833
2.2
6 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
3,085
0.8
7 African languages
2,708
0.7
8 Other Asian languages
2,517
0.6
9 Other Pacific Island languages
2,429
0.6
10 Korean
2,386
0.6
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD16–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
133,260
31
2,510
2
5,080
4
Asian
84,440
20
40,230
51
53,600
63
Asian Indian
3,030
1
630
25
2,090
69
Cambodian
3,230
1
1,710
51
2,150
67
Chinese, NT
42,480
10
23,360
59
27,700
65
Filipino
13,790
3
3,590
28
8,360
61
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
3,980
1
560
15
790
20
Korean
3,500
1
1,610
47
2,400
69
Vietnamese
10,940
3
6,220
64
7,700
70
Latino
88,710
21
41,750
53
48,160
54
Guatemalan
1,560
0
960
64
1,230
79
Mexican
65,090
15
31,910
56
35,190
54
Salvadoran
3,250
1
1,750
53
2,470
76
Non-Hispanic White
124,180
29
4,530
4
11,230
9
Armenian
410
0
Iranian
620
0
170
30
440
71
AD16
423,396
100
89,580
23
118,570
28
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 17
Merced and portions of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties
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TABLE AD17–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
214,835
55.6
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
124,658
32.3
3 Hmong
9,645
2.5
4 Portuguese or Portug Creole
7,050
1.8
5 Tagalog
6,923
1.8
6 Other Indic languages
3,880
1.0
7 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
2,886
0.7
8 Other Pacific Island languages
2,418
0.6
9 Laotian
2,354
0.6
10 Vietnamese
2,104
0.5
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD17–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
30,320
7
800
3
900
3
Asian
49,870
12
20,100
44
27,150
54
Asian Indian
5,600
1
1,970
41
3,580
64
Cambodian
3,000
1
Chinese, NT
3,190
1
1,460
51
1,740
55
Filipino
17,100
4
4,610
29
8,410
49
Hmong
10,150
2
6,030
62
6,170
61
Japanese
2,000
0
270
14
340
17
Korean
730
0
Vietnamese
2,500
1
Latino
183,390
43
64,600
40
70,630
39
Guatemalan
400
0
Mexican
157,480
37
58,650
41
63,830
41
Salvadoran
590
0
Non-Hispanic White
165,650
39
4,690
3
8,290
5
Armenian
230
0
Iranian
210
0
AD17
423,390
100
89,490
23
106,190
25
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 18
Portion of Alameda County (Hayward, San Leandro, Oakland, etc)
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TABLE AD18–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
253,681
64.4
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
66,365
16.8
3 Tagalog
17,436
4.4
4 Chinese
16,280
4.1
5 Vietnamese
4,599
1.2
6 Hindi
4,162
1.1
7 Portuguese or Portug Creole
3,392
0.9
8 Other Pacific Island languages
3,112
0.8
9 Other Indic languages
2,720
0.7
10 Korean
2,475
0.6
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD18–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
59,370
14
1,120
2
2,320
4
Asian
77,680
18
25,520
35
48,250
62
Asian Indian
9,510
2
2,270
28
6,920
73
Cambodian
570
0
300
50
390
68
Chinese, NT
22,610
5
9,960
48
13,520
60
Filipino
29,370
7
6,410
23
17,820
61
Hmong
40
0
Japanese
4,750
1
480
11
800
17
Korean
3,350
1
1,530
47
2,290
68
Vietnamese
5,760
1
3,160
60
4,160
72
Latino
99,620
24
33,800
38
39,890
40
Guatemalan
910
0
480
55
740
81
Mexican
68,190
16
25,510
42
29,310
43
Salvadoran
2,450
1
1,330
53
1,930
79
Non-Hispanic White
191,290
45
6,650
4
16,230
8
Armenian
560
0
Iranian
1,160
0
270
26
760
66
AD18
423,387
100
66,940
17
106,960
25
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 19
Portion of San Mateo County
(San Bruno, San Mateo, South San Francisco, etc.)
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TABLE AD19–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
240,495
60.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
54,894
13.8
3 Chinese
26,846
6.7
4 Tagalog
25,750
6.5
5 Hindi
4,701
1.2
6 Japanese
4,330
1.1
7 Arabic
4,153
1.0
8 Other Pacific Island languages
4,057
1.0
9 Russian
3,798
1.0
10 Italian
3,701
0.9
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD19–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
12,570
3
260
2
730
6
Asian
106,820
25
28,170
28
64,980
61
Asian Indian
8,990
2
1,510
18
7,170
80
Cambodian
150
0
Chinese, NT
38,500
9
12,660
35
22,390
58
Filipino
42,870
10
8,120
20
26,160
61
Hmong
0
0
Japanese
9,580
2
2,100
23
2,960
31
Korean
3,890
1
1,290
39
2,530
65
Vietnamese
1,540
0
Latino
74,840
18
26,060
38
35,950
48
Guatemalan
1,780
0
1,110
61
1,520
85
Mexican
40,290
10
15,530
43
18,710
46
Salvadoran
5,010
1
2,630
50
4,070
81
Non-Hispanic White
232,370
55
9,330
4
29,790
13
Armenian
1,310
0
Iranian
2,600
1
690
29
1,870
72
AD19
423,391
100
64,290
16
132,200
31
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 20
Portions of Alameda and Santa Clara Counties (Fremont, Milpitas, Union City, etc.)
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TABLE AD20–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
205,247
52.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
44,423
11.3
3 Chinese
39,205
10.0
4 Tagalog
25,138
6.4
5 Vietnamese
14,127
3.6
6 Other Indic languages
10,390
2.6
7 Hindi
7,757
2.0
8 Other Asian languages
7,326
1.9
9 Persian
6,981
1.8
10 Korean
6,070
1.5
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD20–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
20,780
5
600
3
1,800
9
Asian
164,550
39
54,880
36
112,730
69
Asian Indian
35,180
8
7,640
24
27,260
77
Cambodian
550
0
230
41
370
67
Chinese, NT
48,750
12
21,600
49
32,930
68
Filipino
43,760
10
9,000
22
27,150
62
Hmong
140
0
Japanese
5,520
1
790
16
1,450
26
Korean
6,200
1
2,770
46
4,410
71
Vietnamese
17,020
4
9,280
59
12,460
73
Latino
71,460
17
19,460
30
24,070
34
Guatemalan
430
0
180
44
360
84
Mexican
51,700
12
16,070
34
18,620
36
Salvadoran
1,230
0
620
50
950
77
Non-Hispanic White
174,570
41
7,840
5
19,590
11
Armenian
480
0
Iranian
2,440
1
570
26
1,580
65
AD20
423,398
100
81,900
21
155,680
37
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 21
Portions of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties
(Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Jose, etc.)
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TABLE AD21–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
272,234
68.8
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
58,532
14.8
3 Chinese
16,924
4.3
4 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
4,845
1.2
5 German
4,438
1.1
6 Persian
3,975
1.0
7 Japanese
3,370
0.9
8 Russian
2,713
0.7
9 Korean
2,556
0.6
10 Tagalog
2,487
0.6
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD21–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
16,700
4
490
3
1,140
7
Asian
54,720
13
11,720
23
30,470
56
Asian Indian
8,500
2
1,070
14
6,130
72
Cambodian
60
0
Chinese, NT
23,540
6
6,310
28
13,570
58
Filipino
5,140
1
640
14
2,780
54
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
8,170
2
2,130
28
3,110
38
Korean
4,370
1
1,860
47
3,010
69
Vietnamese
2,300
1
910
43
1,390
60
Latino
73,190
17
32,170
49
38,740
53
Guatemalan
1,110
0
680
60
780
70
Mexican
53,280
13
25,780
54
28,960
54
Salvadoran
2,900
1
1,370
45
2,130
73
Non-Hispanic White
281,010
66
7,910
3
32,170
11
Armenian
1,130
0
Iranian
4,780
1
1,210
27
3,380
71
AD21
423,400
100
53,100
13
104,350
25
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 22
Portion of Santa Clara County
(Mountain View, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, etc.)
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TABLE AD22–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
213,026
53.9
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
41,223
10.4
3 Chinese
40,183
10.2
4 Vietnamese
11,904
3.0
5 Tagalog
11,689
3.0
6 Other Asian languages
11,135
2.8
7 Korean
9,130
2.3
8 Hindi
7,292
1.8
9 Other Indic languages
6,910
1.7
10 Japanese
6,604
1.7
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD22–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
12,140
3
910
9
2,680
22
Asian
149,500
35
50,860
37
105,300
70
Asian Indian
35,240
8
5,360
17
28,160
80
Cambodian
240
0
140
61
170
71
Chinese, NT
49,800
12
20,260
45
33,710
68
Filipino
19,930
5
4,660
24
12,630
63
Hmong
60
0
Japanese
13,730
3
3,600
28
5,210
38
Korean
10,980
3
5,060
49
8,320
76
Vietnamese
14,490
3
7,370
59
10,500
72
Latino
60,080
14
20,740
38
26,410
44
Guatemalan
650
0
290
49
550
85
Mexican
43,090
10
15,630
40
18,420
43
Salvadoran
1,420
0
530
40
1,050
74
Non-Hispanic White
207,790
49
10,520
5
33,350
16
Armenian
1,240
0
Iranian
3,970
1
1,120
30
3,030
76
AD22
423,392
100
81,940
21
164,950
39
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 23
Portion of Santa Clara County (San Jose, etc.)
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TABLE AD23–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
145,648
37.4
2 Speak only English
136,357
35.0
3 Vietnamese
44,996
11.5
4 Tagalog
20,169
5.2
5 Chinese
11,701
3.0
6 Portuguese or Portug Creole
4,675
1.2
7 Other Indic languages
4,267
1.1
8 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
3,195
0.8
9 Other Pacific Island languages
3,065
0.8
10 Korean
1,641
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD23–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
18,940
4
930
6
1,690
9
Asian
120,700
29
56,930
50
85,270
71
Asian Indian
9,580
2
2,610
32
6,720
70
Cambodian
3,840
1
1,980
55
2,610
68
Chinese, NT
15,350
4
7,650
52
11,290
74
Filipino
32,050
8
9,450
30
21,100
66
Hmong
100
0
Japanese
4,000
1
520
14
770
19
Korean
2,050
0
940
49
1,450
71
Vietnamese
52,060
12
33,000
69
40,100
77
Latino
199,670
47
81,510
45
91,340
46
Guatemalan
630
0
260
45
360
57
Mexican
169,340
40
71,190
46
78,440
46
Salvadoran
1,980
0
900
49
1,370
69
Non-Hispanic White
89,140
21
4,920
6
9,920
11
Armenian
110
0
Iranian
620
0
200
34
430
69
AD23
423,404
100
143,190
37
187,350
44
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 24
Portion of Santa Clara County (Campbell, San Jose, Saratoga, etc.)
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TABLE AD24–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
260,318
66.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
43,380
11.0
3 Chinese
20,624
5.2
4 Vietnamese
16,496
4.2
5 Tagalog
8,527
2.2
6 Persian
4,255
1.1
7 Korean
4,162
1.1
8 Other Indic languages
3,018
0.8
9 Japanese
2,679
0.7
10
Other Asian languages
2,665
0.7
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD24–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
14,940
4
880
7
2,120
14
Asian
90,330
21
31,950
39
57,410
64
Asian Indian
11,160
3
1,740
19
7,690
69
Cambodian
640
0
380
62
450
70
Chinese, NT
25,730
6
10,870
45
16,710
65
Filipino
15,610
4
3,430
23
9,260
59
Hmong
60
0
Japanese
9,230
2
1,500
17
2,190
24
Korean
5,670
1
2,550
49
3,960
70
Vietnamese
19,880
5
10,970
62
14,720
74
Latino
74,140
18
18,590
28
23,350
31
Guatemalan
310
0
180
62
270
87
Mexican
55,730
13
14,940
30
17,220
31
Salvadoran
990
0
470
52
760
77
Non-Hispanic White
250,320
59
8,370
4
25,240
10
Armenian
1,040
0
Iranian
4,580
1
1,270
29
3,250
71
AD24
423,401
100
60,450
15
109,250
26
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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Calaveras, Mariposa, Mono, Tuolumne,
and portions of Madera and Stanislaus Counties
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TABLE AD25–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
322,325
81.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
51,206
12.9
3 Other, unspecified languages
3,013
0.8
4 Hindi
2,273
0.6
5 Portuguese or Portug Creole
2,185
0.6
6 German
1,572
0.4
7 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
1,381
0.3
8 Chinese
1,317
0.3
9 Other Indic languages
1,242
0.3
10 Tagalog
1,203
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD25–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
13,440
3
Asian
16,130
4
Asian Indian
3,480
1
Cambodian
1,470
0
Chinese, NT
2,240
1
Filipino
4,000
1
Hmong
340
0
Japanese
1,440
0
Korean
610
0
Vietnamese
1,270
0
Latino
80,980
19
20,540
28
23,530
29
Guatemalan
170
0
Mexican
65,310
15
17,940
30
20,310
31
Salvadoran
390
0
Non-Hispanic White
311,120
73
5,110
2
11,470
4
Armenian
660
0
Iranian
310
0
AD25
423,391
100
31,030
8
43,690
10
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 26
Portions of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties
(Modesto, Stockton, Turlock, etc.)
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TABLE AD26–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
255,303
65.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
94,756
24.2
3 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
7,323
1.9
4 Portuguese or Portug Creole
5,124
1.3
5 Other, unspecified languages
3,475
0.9
6 Tagalog
3,222
0.8
7 Other Indic languages
3,121
0.8
8 Vietnamese
2,585
0.7
9 Hmong
2,191
0.6
10 Chinese
1,857
0.5
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD26–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
19,620
5
450
3
530
3
Asian
38,740
9
14,880
42
19,350
50
Asian Indian
5,200
1
1,870
42
3,270
63
Cambodian
8,020
2
4,850
63
4,860
61
Chinese, NT
3,630
1
1,380
40
1,830
50
Filipino
9,570
2
1,780
21
3,710
39
Hmong
2,400
1
1,320
61
1,150
48
Japanese
2,340
1
300
14
300
13
Korean
690
0
220
39
340
49
Vietnamese
3,160
1
1,830
58
2,050
65
Latino
138,150
33
47,820
39
50,920
37
Guatemalan
270
0
Mexican
116,470
28
42,670
41
45,490
39
Salvadoran
570
0
200
45
330
58
Non-Hispanic White
230,010
54
6,360
3
11,420
5
Armenian
510
0
Iranian
570
0
250
46
440
77
AD26
423,394
100
69,170
18
82,120
19
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 27
Portions of Monterey, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties
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TABLE AD27–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
307,517
77.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
57,763
14.5
3 German
3,798
1.0
4 Tagalog
3,710
0.9
5 Chinese
3,027
0.8
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,970
0.7
7 Italian
2,693
0.7
8 Korean
2,650
0.7
9 Japanese
2,181
0.5
10 Vietnamese
1,944
0.5
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD27–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
15,410
4
580
4
970
6
Asian
30,290
7
6,980
25
13,990
46
Asian Indian
2,540
1
380
16
1,590
63
Cambodian
160
0
Chinese, NT
5,190
1
1,450
30
2,400
46
Filipino
9,100
2
1,480
18
4,070
45
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
6,460
2
1,120
19
1,720
27
Korean
3,720
1
1,470
45
2,260
61
Vietnamese
2,350
1
1,090
47
1,550
66
Latino
77,810
18
27,300
39
31,590
41
Guatemalan
280
0
Mexican
61,580
15
23,920
42
26,550
43
Salvadoran
1,630
0
870
61
1,180
72
Non-Hispanic White
304,420
72
5,260
2
17,880
6
Armenian
900
0
Iranian
1,020
0
150
16
500
49
AD27
423,397
100
40,150
10
64,880
15
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 28
San Benito and portions of Monterey, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties
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TABLE AD28–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
188,585
48.9
2 Speak only English
163,942
42.5
3 Tagalog
7,595
2.0
4 Vietnamese
7,166
1.9
5 Chinese
4,202
1.1
6 Portuguese or Portug Creole
1,552
0.4
7 Other Indic languages
1,414
0.4
8 Other Pacific Island languages
1,388
0.4
9 Japanese
1,157
0.3
10 German
1,157
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD28–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
10,740
3
490
5
610
6
Asian
42,800
10
13,080
34
23,450
55
Asian Indian
4,230
1
Cambodian
430
0
Chinese, NT
6,220
1
Filipino
18,000
4
3,620
22
8,620
48
Hmong
40
0
Japanese
3,780
1
Korean
1,490
0
Vietnamese
8,260
2
Latino
249,980
59
110,700
50
114,460
46
Guatemalan
330
0
Mexican
219,510
52
102,610
51
105,610
48
Salvadoran
980
0
Non-Hispanic White
125,110
30
3,450
3
6,560
5
Armenian
200
0
Iranian
390
0
AD28
423,390
100
126,970
33
143,920
34
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 29
Portions of Fresno, Madera, and Tulare Counties
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TABLE AD29–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
279,890
71.6
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
75,870
19.4
3 Hmong
8,769
2.2
4 Chinese
2,713
0.7
5 Armenian
2,617
0.7
6 Other Indic languages
2,284
0.6
7 Tagalog
2,000
0.5
8 German
1,615
0.4
9 Laotian
1,465
0.4
10 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
1,372
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD29–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
19,740
5
470
3
1,090
6
Asian
34,710
8
11,810
37
16,600
48
Asian Indian
3,930
1
1,140
38
2,180
55
Cambodian
1,270
0
Chinese, NT
4,360
1
Filipino
4,860
1
750
15
2,410
50
Hmong
9,480
2
***4,780
***54
***4,560
***48
Japanese
4,630
1
Korean
1,380
0
Vietnamese
1,490
0
Latino
128,020
30
33,990
30
36,610
29
Guatemalan
180
0
Mexican
108,390
26
29,930
31
31,680
29
Salvadoran
610
0
Non-Hispanic White
242,920
57
4,370
2
9,250
4
Armenian
7,180
2
Iranian
930
0
AD29
423,393
100
50,890
13
63,860
15
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
***Estimates include additional adjustment.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 30
Kings and portions of Fresno, Kern, and Tulare Counties
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TABLE AD30–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
187,418
48.7
2 Speak only English
178,125
46.2
3 Tagalog
6,156
1.6
4 Other Pacific Island languages
5,390
1.4
5 Portuguese or Portug Creole
2,384
0.6
6 Other Indic languages
1,066
0.3
7 Arabic
692
0.2
8 Japanese
352
0.1
9 Chinese
341
0.1
10 German
334
0.1
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD30–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
31,170
7
1,400
5
950
3
Asian
17,640
4
6,200
40
9,850
56
Asian Indian
1,880
0
Cambodian
340
0
Chinese, NT
970
0
250
28
390
40
Filipino
11,870
3
4,310
40
7,160
60
Hmong
240
0
Japanese
1,020
0
120
13
210
21
Korean
310
0
Vietnamese
280
0
Latino
259,380
61
103,580
45
102,880
40
Guatemalan
570
0
Mexican
224,390
53
92,040
45
91,510
41
Salvadoran
1,420
0
Non-Hispanic White
117,260
28
2,840
3
3,270
3
Armenian
580
0
Iranian
20
0
AD30
423,400
100
112,610
29
115,370
27
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 31
Portions of Fresno and Tulare Counties
(Fresno, etc)
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TABLE AD31–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
179,190
46.7
2 Speak only English
168,735
44.0
3 Hmong
13,753
3.6
4 Laotian
3,736
1.0
5 Other Indic languages
3,368
0.9
6 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
2,713
0.7
7 Tagalog
2,012
0.5
8 Armenian
1,268
0.3
9 German
957
0.2
10 Vietnamese
906
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD31–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
27,900
7
480
2
560
2
Asian
40,280
10
19,350
53
22,790
57
Asian Indian
5,350
1
2,130
50
3,130
59
Cambodian
3,580
1
***1,810
***57
***1,990
***56
Chinese, NT
1,700
0
700
45
920
54
Filipino
4,390
1
1,260
29
2,300
52
Hmong
14,910
4
9,160
66
9,700
65
Japanese
2,900
1
350
13
320
11
Korean
320
0
90
28
210
66
Vietnamese
1,210
0
Latino
260,500
62
95,020
41
96,560
37
Guatemalan
300
0
Mexican
225,470
53
84,650
41
86,180
38
Salvadoran
1,710
0
1,180
68
1,510
88
Non-Hispanic White
97,090
23
2,530
3
3,530
4
Armenian
2,770
1
Iranian
90
0
AD31
423,394
100
116,090
30
121,970
29
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100.
**For the population 5 years and over.
***Estimates include additional adjustment.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 32
Portions of Kern and San Bernardino Counties
(Bakersfield, etc.)
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TABLE AD32–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
311,650
79.6
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
64,016
16.4
3 Other Indic languages
2,299
0.6
4 Tagalog
2,000
0.5
5 Other Pacific Island languages
1,386
0.4
6 Chinese
1,367
0.3
7 German
1,054
0.3
8 Arabic
925
0.2
9 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
904
0.2
10 Korean
837
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD32–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
23,270
5
640
3
740
3
Asian
16,450
4
4,300
29
8,480
52
Asian Indian
3,930
1
1,490
45
2,750
70
Cambodian
460
0
170
52
230
50
Chinese, NT
2,030
0
560
26
1,000
49
Filipino
5,140
1
760
16
2,290
45
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
1,340
0
160
13
320
24
Korean
1,500
0
490
42
730
49
Vietnamese
810
0
280
42
400
49
Latino
101,520
24
25,400
28
27,440
27
Guatemalan
450
0
Mexican
82,660
20
21,450
29
23,030
28
Salvadoran
1,020
0
650
61
870
85
Non-Hispanic White
282,480
67
2,800
1
5,780
2
Armenian
620
0
Iranian
250
0
AD32
423,397
100
33,060
9
42,030
10
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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San Luis Obispo and a portion of Santa Barbara County
(Lompoc, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, etc.)
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TABLE AD33–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
302,661
76.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
76,799
19.3
3 Tagalog
3,069
0.8
4 German
1,997
0.5
5 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,426
0.4
6 Japanese
1,117
0.3
7 Chinese
1,027
0.3
8 Korean
1,020
0.3
9 Other Pacific Island languages
985
0.2
10 Italian
929
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD33–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
13,380
3
460
4
600
4
Asian
18,370
4
4,220
24
8,480
46
Asian Indian
1,110
0
150
15
670
60
Cambodian
100
0
Chinese, NT
2,270
1
480
24
990
44
Filipino
8,520
2
1,740
22
3,790
44
Hmong
490
0
Japanese
2,890
1
390
14
590
20
Korean
1,370
0
460
32
940
69
Vietnamese
750
0
Latino
115,730
27
39,200
38
43,130
37
Guatemalan
330
0
Mexican
97,870
23
35,440
40
38,730
40
Salvadoran
560
0
Non-Hispanic White
279,310
66
3,030
1
9,440
3
Armenian
680
0
Iranian
330
0
AD33
423,391
100
46,580
12
61,140
14
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 34
Inyo and portions of Kern, San Bernardino, and Tulare Counties
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TABLE AD34–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
263,996
68.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
104,835
27.0
3 Portuguese or Portug Creole
3,239
0.8
4 Tagalog
2,432
0.6
5 Other Asian languages
1,964
0.5
6 German
1,591
0.4
7 Laotian
1,343
0.3
8 Hmong
1,148
0.3
9 Other Pacific Island languages
793
0.2
10 Korean
676
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD34–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
17,550
4
Asian
15,760
4
5,190
35
8,530
54
Asian Indian
1,410
0
Cambodian
150
0
Chinese, NT
1,440
0
Filipino
4,830
1
Hmong
1,320
0
Japanese
1,420
0
Korean
960
0
Vietnamese
390
0
Latino
159,390
38
48,120
34
51,030
32
Guatemalan
280
0
Mexican
133,990
32
42,480
36
44,740
33
Salvadoran
520
0
Non-Hispanic White
229,370
54
3,300
2
6,610
3
Armenian
800
0
Iranian
190
0
AD34
423,390
100
57,250
15
67,250
16
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 35
Portions of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
(Oxnard, Santa Barbara, Ventura, etc.)
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TABLE AD35–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
253,642
64.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
119,152
30.1
3 Tagalog
3,077
0.8
4 German
2,745
0.7
5 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,458
0.6
6 Chinese
2,398
0.6
7 Japanese
1,245
0.3
8 Vietnamese
1,165
0.3
9 Scandinavian languages
1,037
0.3
10 Korean
1,036
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD35–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
9,890
2
550
6
810
8
Asian
20,610
5
4,810
26
10,510
51
Asian Indian
1,720
0
200
15
980
57
Cambodian
140
0
Chinese, NT
3,920
1
890
26
1,980
51
Filipino
6,000
1
1,160
22
3,130
52
Hmong
120
0
Japanese
3,640
1
670
20
960
26
Korean
2,040
0
590
33
1,230
60
Vietnamese
1,650
0
820
49
1,200
73
Latino
160,280
38
62,310
43
69,810
44
Guatemalan
820
0
510
59
680
83
Mexican
139,060
33
56,590
45
62,540
45
Salvadoran
630
0
400
59
530
84
Non-Hispanic White
236,060
56
4,060
2
15,660
7
Armenian
740
0
Iranian
1,080
0
220
21
700
65
AD35
423,404
100
71,080
18
96,000
23
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 36
Portions of Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties
(Lancaster, Palmdale, Victorville, etc.)
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TABLE AD36–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
290,126
74.5
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
80,719
20.7
3 Tagalog
3,839
1.0
4 German
1,749
0.4
5 Arabic
1,331
0.3
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,312
0.3
7 Korean
933
0.2
8 Chinese
932
0.2
9 Vietnamese
727
0.2
10 Other Pacific Island languages
689
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD36–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
56,300
13
670
1
1,540
3
Asian
17,400
4
3,960
24
8,600
49
Asian Indian
1,580
0
430
30
940
59
Cambodian
240
0
130
65
120
50
Chinese, NT
1,720
0
500
32
760
44
Filipino
8,200
2
1,250
17
4,090
50
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
1,950
0
260
14
390
20
Korean
1,290
0
540
45
770
60
Vietnamese
1,020
0
530
57
680
67
Latino
125,940
30
33,780
30
41,270
33
Guatemalan
1,520
0
Mexican
90,210
21
24,140
30
27,720
31
Salvadoran
3,640
1
2,110
60
2,940
81
Non-Hispanic White
228,700
54
3,460
2
9,120
4
Armenian
1,000
0
Iranian
620
0
180
31
400
65
AD36
423,387
100
41,570
11
60,600
14
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 37
Portions of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
(Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, etc.)
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TABLE AD37–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
292,122
74.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
71,175
18.0
3 Chinese
3,611
0.9
4 Tagalog
3,012
0.8
5 Persian
2,346
0.6
6 German
2,266
0.6
7 Korean
2,218
0.6
8 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,805
0.5
9 Vietnamese
1,707
0.4
10 Japanese
1,258
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD37–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
9,750
2
320
4
600
6
Asian
28,220
7
6,700
26
15,500
55
Asian Indian
3,940
1
690
19
2,790
71
Cambodian
170
0
90
45
150
88
Chinese, NT
5,570
1
1,350
29
2,710
49
Filipino
6,820
2
880
15
3,550
52
Hmong
0
0
Japanese
4,340
1
940
23
1,390
32
Korean
3,260
1
1,230
47
1,990
61
Vietnamese
2,040
0
920
50
1,310
64
Latino
97,900
23
33,190
38
38,710
40
Guatemalan
1,120
0
660
59
1,000
89
Mexican
73,360
17
26,190
39
29,280
40
Salvadoran
1,300
0
800
60
1,100
85
Non-Hispanic White
290,820
69
5,250
2
19,700
7
Armenian
1,730
0
Iranian
2,660
1
670
27
1,700
64
AD37
423,398
100
45,490
12
74,090
18
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 38
Portions of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
(Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Simi Valley, etc.)
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TABLE AD38–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
275,401
70.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
62,899
16.0
3 Armenian
9,214
2.3
4 Korean
7,948
2.0
5 Tagalog
6,904
1.8
6 Chinese
3,382
0.9
7 Arabic
2,888
0.7
8 Persian
2,478
0.6
9 German
1,904
0.5
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,739
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD38–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
14,060
3
370
3
770
5
Asian
42,270
10
11,590
30
24,940
59
Asian Indian
4,880
1
880
20
3,210
66
Cambodian
160
0
90
53
120
75
Chinese, NT
5,230
1
1,510
32
2,710
52
Filipino
12,350
3
1,770
15
7,300
59
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
4,840
1
920
20
1,410
29
Korean
10,160
2
4,570
50
6,590
65
Vietnamese
1,720
0
810
52
1,130
66
Latino
85,420
20
25,140
32
34,400
40
Guatemalan
1,970
0
1,310
65
1,940
98
Mexican
56,920
13
17,530
34
21,480
38
Salvadoran
2,630
1
1,640
64
2,220
84
Non-Hispanic White
286,380
68
9,530
4
27,130
9
Armenian
10,120
2
Iranian
3,080
1
900
31
2,060
67
AD38
423,394
100
46,530
12
87,570
21
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 39
Portion of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles, San Fernando, etc.)
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TABLE AD39–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
255,054
66.5
2 Speak only English
89,040
23.2
3 Tagalog
13,132
3.4
4 Armenian
8,247
2.2
5 Thai
2,847
0.7
6 Korean
2,418
0.6
7 Vietnamese
1,476
0.4
8 Arabic
1,083
0.3
9 Other Indic languages
997
0.3
10 Japanese
957
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD39–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
19,660
5
960
5
1,600
8
Asian
32,350
8
12,090
40
22,420
69
Asian Indian
2,020
0
630
35
1,430
71
Cambodian
280
0
140
52
210
75
Chinese, NT
1,690
0
800
51
1,210
72
Filipino
17,640
4
4,540
28
12,090
69
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
2,040
0
240
12
390
19
Korean
2,670
1
1,510
58
2,100
79
Vietnamese
1,950
0
1,100
62
1,490
76
Latino
313,290
74
149,790
54
169,320
54
Guatemalan
7,150
2
3,500
47
4,620
65
Mexican
229,520
54
110,590
53
120,690
53
Salvadoran
18,490
4
10,540
57
14,480
78
Non-Hispanic White
61,330
14
8,530
15
14,060
23
Armenian
8,260
2
3,710
48
6,080
74
Iranian
410
0
210
54
310
76
AD39
423,395
100
169,530
44
206,380
49
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 40
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Los Angeles, etc.)
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TABLE AD40–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
183,608
46.9
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
133,613
34.1
3 Tagalog
11,295
2.9
4 Armenian
8,947
2.3
5 Persian
7,726
2.0
6 Korean
5,995
1.5
7 Vietnamese
5,971
1.5
8 Chinese
4,426
1.1
9 Arabic
3,266
0.8
10 Russian
2,746
0.7
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD40–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
23,150
5
940
5
2,280
10
Asian
52,550
12
18,530
38
35,510
68
Asian Indian
6,810
2
1,510
25
4,690
69
Cambodian
680
0
350
55
480
71
Chinese, NT
6,340
1
2,310
39
3,890
61
Filipino
15,940
4
3,100
20
10,510
66
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
3,870
1
770
21
1,030
27
Korean
7,080
2
3,700
53
5,340
75
Vietnamese
6,780
2
3,670
59
5,120
76
Latino
164,130
39
75,180
52
91,490
56
Guatemalan
6,410
2
4,140
63
6,160
96
Mexican
97,860
23
44,340
51
50,670
52
Salvadoran
14,140
3
8,320
58
11,620
82
Non-Hispanic White
189,050
45
15,640
9
35,460
19
Armenian
10,070
2
3,650
38
6,630
66
Iranian
7,030
2
2,690
40
5,470
78
AD40
423,402
100
109,190
28
162,680
38
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 41
Portions of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
(Los Angeles, Oxnard, Santa Monica, etc.)
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TABLE AD41–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
264,981
66.6
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
66,922
16.8
3 Persian
14,981
3.8
4 Tagalog
7,229
1.8
5 Russian
5,035
1.3
6 Hebrew
4,726
1.2
7 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
4,083
1.0
8 Chinese
3,670
0.9
9 Korean
2,979
0.7
10 Japanese
2,961
0.7
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD41–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
15,320
4
680
5
1,360
9
Asian
34,690
8
9,470
29
20,700
60
Asian Indian
3,280
1
390
13
2,280
70
Cambodian
90
0
Chinese, NT
6,150
1
1,620
29
3,230
53
Filipino
11,730
3
2,950
27
7,590
65
Hmong
0
0
Japanese
5,710
1
1,660
30
2,200
39
Korean
3,750
1
1,760
52
2,560
68
Vietnamese
1,440
0
610
47
900
63
Latino
84,620
20
31,090
41
36,610
43
Guatemalan
810
0
380
45
800
99
Mexican
66,370
16
26,330
43
28,760
43
Salvadoran
1,290
0
810
63
1,110
86
Non-Hispanic White
293,800
69
16,460
6
48,150
16
Armenian
3,480
1
Iranian
15,620
4
5,400
36
11,820
76
AD41
423,404
100
56,580
14
106,080
25
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 42
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, etc.)
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TABLE AD42–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
258,307
63.7
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
41,171
10.2
3 Russian
19,851
4.9
4 Persian
18,608
4.6
5 Armenian
10,285
2.5
6 Korean
8,619
2.1
7 Hebrew
6,983
1.7
8 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
6,924
1.7
9 Tagalog
3,941
1.0
10 Chinese
3,603
0.9
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD42–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
18,060
4
790
4
2,250
12
Asian
35,600
8
11,490
32
23,440
66
Asian Indian
2,930
1
260
9
2,140
73
Cambodian
80
0
Chinese, NT
6,010
1
1,750
29
3,570
59
Filipino
6,200
1
970
16
4,290
69
Hmong
0
0
Japanese
5,350
1
2,300
43
2,580
48
Korean
10,420
2
5,540
53
7,610
73
Vietnamese
960
0
390
41
580
60
Latino
44,080
10
14,510
33
21,960
50
Guatemalan
2,390
1
Mexican
19,410
5
5,640
29
7,780
40
Salvadoran
3,250
1
1,830
56
2,710
83
Non-Hispanic White
330,330
78
36,340
11
85,960
26
Armenian
12,940
3
6,310
49
9,690
75
Iranian
19,520
5
6,890
35
15,330
79
AD42
423,388
100
63,050
16
133,520
32
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 43
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Burbank, Glendale, Los Angeles, etc.)
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TABLE AD43–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
162,942
40.9
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
100,828
25.3
3 Armenian
69,065
17.4
4 Tagalog
14,387
3.6
5 Korean
13,117
3.3
6 Russian
4,547
1.1
7 Arabic
4,032
1.0
8 Chinese
3,948
1.0
9 Persian
2,973
0.7
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,242
0.6
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD43–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
14,100
3
800
6
1,800
13
Asian
55,120
13
18,890
36
38,170
69
Asian Indian
3,250
1
530
19
2,330
72
Cambodian
140
0
70
54
100
71
Chinese, NT
6,170
1
2,230
38
3,930
64
Filipino
20,200
5
4,130
21
14,880
74
Hmong
0
0
Japanese
4,570
1
1,170
27
1,280
28
Korean
15,200
4
8,160
57
11,450
75
Vietnamese
2,170
1
1,150
58
1,600
74
Latino
122,230
29
49,770
45
66,180
54
Guatemalan
4,560
1
Mexican
66,140
16
26,710
44
32,620
49
Salvadoran
9,870
2
5,570
56
8,140
82
Non-Hispanic White
236,960
56
50,560
22
88,900
38
Armenian
69,790
16
36,010
54
58,030
83
Iranian
6,720
2
3,330
52
5,610
83
AD43
423,399
100
118,530
30
193,210
46
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 44
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Arcadia, Los Angeles, Pasadena, etc.)
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TABLE AD44–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
210,307
53.1
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
96,797
24.4
3 Chinese
35,208
8.9
4 Tagalog
12,714
3.2
5 Armenian
7,610
1.9
6 Korean
6,758
1.7
7 Japanese
3,380
0.9
8 Vietnamese
2,663
0.7
9 Arabic
2,252
0.6
10 German
1,990
0.5
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD44–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
44,660
11
970
2
2,410
5
Asian
89,180
21
35,400
42
60,220
68
Asian Indian
3,560
1
580
18
2,450
69
Cambodian
220
0
110
52
160
73
Chinese, NT
37,370
9
17,880
51
26,370
71
Filipino
19,060
5
3,980
22
13,000
68
Hmong
0
0
Japanese
8,190
2
2,010
26
2,660
32
Korean
8,340
2
4,120
53
5,870
70
Vietnamese
3,440
1
1,820
58
2,490
72
Latino
125,550
30
44,240
39
55,780
44
Guatemalan
1,990
0
Mexican
89,260
21
31,450
39
36,980
41
Salvadoran
4,600
1
2,710
61
3,780
82
Non-Hispanic White
171,100
40
8,790
5
23,100
14
Armenian
9,390
2
3,130
35
6,110
65
Iranian
1,570
0
530
36
1,200
76
AD44
423,393
100
88,650
22
139,650
33
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 45
Portion of Los Angeles County
(East Los Angeles, Los Angeles, etc.)
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TABLE AD45–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
236,272
60.8
2 Speak only English
73,457
18.9
3 Chinese
22,360
5.8
4 Tagalog
18,250
4.7
5 Armenian
10,681
2.7
6 Korean
7,123
1.8
7 Vietnamese
3,497
0.9
8 Russian
2,916
0.8
9 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
2,088
0.5
10 Thai
1,889
0.5
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD45–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
13,370
3
1,100
9
2,220
17
Asian
72,250
17
36,770
54
53,560
74
Asian Indian
1,530
0
390
29
1,070
70
Cambodian
2,230
1
1,460
62
1,890
85
Chinese, NT
25,560
6
16,650
68
19,680
77
Filipino
24,520
6
7,100
32
17,980
73
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
3,240
1
630
20
780
24
Korean
7,730
2
4,780
64
6,380
83
Vietnamese
5,010
1
3,180
70
3,930
78
Latino
286,060
68
137,070
53
157,260
55
Guatemalan
12,270
3
7,940
62
11,520
94
Mexican
178,940
42
82,530
50
90,840
51
Salvadoran
23,080
5
14,670
63
19,410
84
Non-Hispanic White
55,940
13
14,340
27
21,040
38
Armenian
10,910
3
7,040
67
9,370
86
Iranian
300
0
160
57
250
83
AD45
423,395
100
187,990
48
232,250
55
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 46
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Huntington Park, Los Angeles, Maywood, etc.)
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TABLE AD46–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
299,835
78.4
2 Speak only English
62,990
16.5
3 Korean
8,111
2.1
4 Tagalog
2,089
0.5
5 Chinese
2,033
0.5
6 Japanese
1,968
0.5
7 Other, unspecified languages
1,152
0.3
8 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
480
0.1
9 Vietnamese
427
0.1
10 Other Pacific Island languages
406
0.1
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD46–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
26,790
6
1,640
7
2,400
9
Asian
20,050
5
11,040
58
15,000
75
Asian Indian
790
0
240
35
530
67
Cambodian
410
0
220
56
240
59
Chinese, NT
2,290
1
1,250
57
1,820
79
Filipino
2,910
1
900
32
2,180
75
Hmong
0
0
Japanese
2,890
1
930
33
990
34
Korean
8,890
2
5,690
67
7,570
85
Vietnamese
600
0
360
67
460
77
Latino
361,550
85
201,630
63
214,480
59
Guatemalan
11,440
3
8,960
74
8,840
77
Mexican
262,430
62
149,660
62
157,010
60
Salvadoran
17,340
4
11,830
67
14,110
81
Non-Hispanic White
17,600
4
2,690
16
4,420
25
Armenian
110
0
50
50
70
64
Iranian
90
0
AD46
423,393
100
214,950
56
233,900
55
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 47
Portion of Los Angeles County (Culver City, Los Angeles, etc.)
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TABLE AD47–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
236,866
59.6
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
95,576
24.0
3 Korean
8,749
2.2
4 Persian
8,603
2.2
5 Chinese
7,846
2.0
6 Japanese
5,348
1.3
7 Tagalog
4,631
1.2
8 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
4,148
1.0
9 African languages
2,875
0.7
10 Hebrew
2,286
0.6
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD47–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
139,010
33
3,550
3
10,080
7
Asian
51,800
12
15,800
32
31,670
61
Asian Indian
5,780
1
950
18
3,770
65
Cambodian
120
0
60
55
60
50
Chinese, NT
11,360
3
3,290
31
6,460
57
Filipino
7,550
2
1,400
19
4,980
66
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
10,050
2
3,210
33
3,590
36
Korean
11,400
3
5,620
53
8,110
71
Vietnamese
1,880
0
850
50
1,250
66
Latino
110,110
26
50,800
51
62,140
56
Guatemalan
4,760
1
Mexican
60,580
14
27,190
50
31,400
52
Salvadoran
9,780
2
5,810
59
8,130
83
Non-Hispanic White
130,590
31
9,030
7
25,920
20
Armenian
1,030
0
360
37
650
63
Iranian
9,020
2
3,690
43
7,380
82
AD47
423,404
100
78,630
20
128,450
30
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 48
Portion of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles, etc.)
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TABLE AD48–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
187,170
48.5
2 Speak only English
148,042
38.4
3 Korean
28,426
7.4
4 Tagalog
6,044
1.6
5 Chinese
2,358
0.6
6 African languages
1,955
0.5
7 Other Indic languages
1,456
0.4
8 Japanese
1,152
0.3
9 Vietnamese
1,091
0.3
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
930
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD48–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
135,680
32
3,920
3
10,730
8
Asian
52,520
12
29,520
60
41,170
78
Asian Indian
2,620
1
760
30
1,860
71
Cambodian
100
0
60
67
70
70
Chinese, NT
3,230
1
1,400
47
2,240
69
Filipino
7,940
2
2,120
29
5,650
71
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
2,200
1
630
30
900
41
Korean
32,960
8
22,270
72
27,370
83
Vietnamese
1,090
0
640
65
830
76
Latino
218,230
52
120,190
62
137,060
63
Guatemalan
13,840
3
9,860
67
13,060
94
Mexican
107,000
25
59,040
61
65,450
61
Salvadoran
26,260
6
17,850
63
22,860
87
Non-Hispanic White
22,170
5
2,960
14
5,780
26
Armenian
420
0
210
54
300
71
Iranian
270
0
170
68
240
89
AD48
423,402
100
155,080
40
190,890
45
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 49
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Alhambra, El Monte, Monterey Park, Rosemead, etc.)
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TABLE AD49–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
145,210
37.0
2 Speak only English
99,061
25.3
3 Chinese
98,134
25.0
4 Vietnamese
22,641
5.8
5 Tagalog
5,274
1.3
6 Japanese
4,699
1.2
7 Korean
2,891
0.7
8 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
1,994
0.5
9 Other Pacific Island languages
1,903
0.5
10 Other Asian languages
1,710
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD49–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
5,300
1
290
6
530
10
Asian
169,950
40
97,540
61
124,080
73
Asian Indian
1,970
0
470
27
1,360
69
Cambodian
2,610
1
1,330
54
1,970
75
Chinese, NT
109,690
26
66,390
65
82,060
75
Filipino
7,370
2
1,580
23
4,750
64
Hmong
0
0
Japanese
10,250
2
2,110
21
2,230
22
Korean
3,220
1
1,680
55
2,400
75
Vietnamese
28,260
7
19,550
71
23,460
83
Latino
197,410
47
75,380
42
85,510
43
Guatemalan
1,710
0
910
51
1,250
73
Mexican
160,300
38
61,200
42
67,440
42
Salvadoran
3,620
1
2,310
66
2,860
79
Non-Hispanic White
55,150
13
4,250
8
7,580
14
Armenian
840
0
260
33
510
61
Iranian
350
0
160
48
260
74
AD49
423,394
100
175,980
45
216,100
51
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 50
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Bell, Bellflower, Lynwood, South Gate, etc.)
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TABLE AD50–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
274,874
72.2
2 Speak only English
90,584
23.8
3 Tagalog
3,772
1.0
4 Korean
1,797
0.5
5 Arabic
1,685
0.4
6 Chinese
789
0.2
7 Thai
722
0.2
8 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
712
0.2
9 Vietnamese
586
0.2
10 Other Pacific Island languages
539
0.1
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD50–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
26,270
6
660
3
1,200
5
Asian
14,070
3
5,190
40
9,260
66
Asian Indian
1,330
0
450
38
950
71
Cambodian
670
0
390
62
460
69
Chinese, NT
1,240
0
530
46
770
62
Filipino
5,770
1
1,380
25
3,860
67
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
750
0
80
11
130
17
Korean
2,100
0
1,080
54
1,470
70
Vietnamese
800
0
440
61
590
74
Latino
336,570
79
153,360
51
170,770
51
Guatemalan
5,280
1
3,730
68
3,660
69
Mexican
261,130
62
119,870
51
130,430
50
Salvadoran
10,920
3
6,350
59
8,320
76
Non-Hispanic White
48,660
11
2,580
6
4,560
9
Armenian
170
0
60
38
110
65
Iranian
180
0
80
47
140
78
AD50
423,393
100
162,010
43
186,200
44
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 51
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Los Angeles, etc.)
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TABLE AD51–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
196,373
50.9
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
154,225
39.9
3 Tagalog
5,072
1.3
4 Vietnamese
4,983
1.3
5 Japanese
4,375
1.1
6 Korean
4,373
1.1
7 Chinese
2,629
0.7
8 African languages
2,543
0.7
9 Other Pacific Island languages
1,638
0.4
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,472
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD51–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
140,320
33
2,680
2
7,240
5
Asian
38,680
9
13,870
38
21,610
56
Asian Indian
2,260
1
580
29
1,570
69
Cambodian
170
0
100
63
120
71
Chinese, NT
3,780
1
1,450
41
2,310
61
Filipino
8,810
2
1,800
22
5,540
63
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
11,160
3
2,550
24
2,590
23
Korean
5,090
1
2,850
58
3,920
77
Vietnamese
5,950
1
3,430
62
4,600
77
Latino
185,520
44
84,210
51
100,020
54
Guatemalan
6,590
2
4,960
73
6,180
94
Mexican
127,400
30
58,800
51
67,060
53
Salvadoran
6,950
2
4,030
58
5,630
81
Non-Hispanic White
63,540
15
2,860
5
6,810
11
Armenian
710
0
210
31
420
59
Iranian
450
0
180
43
350
78
AD51
423,392
100
104,030
27
136,350
32
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 52
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Compton, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Paramount, etc.)
C A L I F O R N I A S P E A K S : L A N G U A G E D I V E R S I T Y A N D E N G L I S H P R O F I C I E N C Y B Y L E G I S L AT I V E D I S T R I C T
TABLE AD52–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
227,331
60.2
2 Speak only English
140,885
37.3
3 Other Pacific Island languages
2,076
0.6
4 Tagalog
1,611
0.4
5 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
1,401
0.4
6 Vietnamese
638
0.2
7 Chinese
475
0.1
8 Other, unspecified languages
431
0.1
9 African languages
374
0.1
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
338
0.1
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD52–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
126,760
30
2,330
2
2,930
2
Asian
7,560
2
2,790
39
4,850
64
Asian Indian
520
0
200
44
340
65
Cambodian
1,600
0
890
59
1,090
68
Chinese, NT
740
0
310
46
470
64
Filipino
2,570
1
610
26
1,560
61
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
400
0
Korean
340
0
180
56
240
71
Vietnamese
860
0
460
59
630
73
Latino
275,050
65
140,760
58
149,630
54
Guatemalan
4,950
1
3,790
70
3,750
76
Mexican
213,580
50
110,900
59
115,770
54
Salvadoran
9,300
2
5,240
57
7,090
76
Non-Hispanic White
15,700
4
550
4
910
6
Armenian
60
0
Iranian
120
0
60
55
90
75
AD52
423,397
100
146,590
39
158,110
37
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 53
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Los Angeles, Redondo Beach, Torrance, etc.)
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TABLE AD53–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
280,303
70.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
50,667
12.7
3 Japanese
11,762
2.9
4 Korean
9,971
2.5
5 Chinese
9,565
2.4
6 Tagalog
4,571
1.1
7 Persian
3,848
1.0
8 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
3,432
0.9
9 German
2,918
0.7
10 Vietnamese
2,718
0.7
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD53–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
14,970
4
600
5
1,510
10
Asian
73,910
17
22,860
33
40,940
55
Asian Indian
5,000
1
830
19
3,520
70
Cambodian
130
0
70
58
90
69
Chinese, NT
12,840
3
4,210
35
7,360
57
Filipino
9,290
2
1,420
16
5,860
63
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
26,410
6
7,350
29
9,030
34
Korean
13,260
3
6,790
54
9,410
71
Vietnamese
3,140
1
1,680
57
2,220
71
Latino
71,310
17
22,230
34
30,690
43
Guatemalan
1,090
0
Mexican
47,730
11
16,350
37
19,980
42
Salvadoran
1,550
0
890
59
1,290
83
Non-Hispanic White
269,820
64
8,120
3
27,610
10
Armenian
2,080
0
580
29
1,240
60
Iranian
3,990
1
1,320
35
3,130
78
AD53
423,395
100
51,930
13
98,240
23
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 54
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Long Beach, Los Angeles, Rancho Palos Verdes, etc.)
C A L I F O R N I A S P E A K S : L A N G U A G E D I V E R S I T Y A N D E N G L I S H P R O F I C I E N C Y B Y L E G I S L AT I V E D I S T R I C T
TABLE AD54–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
257,359
65.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
80,473
20.4
3 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
10,422
2.6
4 Chinese
6,336
1.6
5 Tagalog
5,805
1.5
6 Japanese
4,664
1.2
7 Korean
4,035
1.0
8 Italian
2,860
0.7
9 Serbo-Croatian
2,586
0.7
10 Vietnamese
2,484
0.6
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD54–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
41,090
10
910
2
1,750
4
Asian
56,210
13
18,730
36
32,460
58
Asian Indian
2,680
1
440
19
1,790
67
Cambodian
11,830
3
6,580
57
7,680
65
Chinese, NT
8,500
2
2,370
31
4,550
54
Filipino
12,200
3
2,290
20
7,540
62
Hmong
200
0
60
55
50
25
Japanese
9,760
2
2,740
30
3,810
39
Korean
4,850
1
2,580
52
3,720
77
Vietnamese
3,120
1
1,570
55
2,110
68
Latino
110,830
26
39,610
40
46,780
42
Guatemalan
1,670
0
Mexican
82,770
20
30,580
41
34,870
42
Salvadoran
2,030
0
1,230
62
1,640
81
Non-Hispanic White
220,650
52
6,840
3
19,700
9
Armenian
1,130
0
280
26
620
55
Iranian
2,680
1
810
32
2,000
75
AD54
423,397
100
65,060
17
99,220
24
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 55
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Carson, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Angeles, etc.)
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TABLE AD55–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
182,826
47.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
145,887
37.7
3 Tagalog
26,455
6.8
4 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
7,284
1.9
5 Other Pacific Island languages
5,251
1.4
6 Korean
2,971
0.8
7 Vietnamese
2,830
0.7
8 Japanese
2,385
0.6
9 Chinese
2,238
0.6
10 African languages
1,054
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD55–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
68,980
16
1,230
2
3,180
5
Asian
70,500
17
23,420
36
43,250
61
Asian Indian
1,710
0
480
32
1,140
67
Cambodian
8,760
2
4,870
58
5,600
64
Chinese, NT
4,310
1
1,670
42
2,560
59
Filipino
39,360
9
10,880
29
26,640
68
Hmong
260
0
100
67
100
38
Japanese
6,690
2
1,050
16
1,330
20
Korean
3,960
1
1,990
53
2,850
72
Vietnamese
4,090
1
2,200
59
2,930
72
Latino
188,510
45
80,050
48
89,850
48
Guatemalan
2,700
1
1,880
67
2,500
93
Mexican
149,410
35
65,660
49
71,940
48
Salvadoran
3,190
1
1,890
61
2,520
79
Non-Hispanic White
96,110
23
2,900
3
6,390
7
Armenian
310
0
90
31
180
58
Iranian
480
0
190
41
380
79
AD55
423,390
100
108,020
28
143,140
34
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 56
Portions of Los Angeles and Orange Counties
(Buena Park, Cerritos, Norwalk, etc.)
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TABLE AD56–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
166,753
42.8
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
153,191
39.3
3 Korean
18,280
4.7
4 Tagalog
14,957
3.8
5 Chinese
11,377
2.9
6 Vietnamese
3,144
0.8
7 Gujarathi
2,277
0.6
8 Portuguese or Portug Creole
2,107
0.5
9 Other Indic languages
1,715
0.4
10 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
1,612
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD56–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
19,340
5
670
4
1,430
7
Asian
78,380
19
29,710
40
52,580
67
Asian Indian
7,710
2
1,980
28
5,430
70
Cambodian
1,650
0
840
54
1,100
67
Chinese, NT
11,140
3
4,850
45
7,480
67
Filipino
22,790
5
4,490
21
14,790
65
Hmong
40
0
Japanese
4,680
1
670
14
1,020
22
Korean
20,570
5
11,190
57
14,810
72
Vietnamese
4,340
1
2,440
59
3,310
76
Latino
222,180
52
72,150
36
83,890
38
Guatemalan
1,680
0
1,190
68
1,600
95
Mexican
181,880
43
59,260
36
67,350
37
Salvadoran
3,420
1
2,050
61
2,770
81
Non-Hispanic White
107,050
25
4,210
4
8,810
8
Armenian
930
0
Iranian
580
0
210
38
410
71
AD56
423,403
100
106,370
27
146,500
35
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 57
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Azusa, Baldwin Park, Covina, West Covina, etc.)
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TABLE AD57–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
187,453
48.4
2 Speak only English
152,169
39.3
3 Tagalog
16,221
4.2
4 Chinese
13,010
3.4
5 Vietnamese
5,120
1.3
6 Korean
1,643
0.4
7 Arabic
1,490
0.4
8 Other Pacific Island languages
1,146
0.3
9 Thai
995
0.3
10 Japanese
857
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD57–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
18,780
4
480
3
900
5
Asian
55,950
13
20,800
40
37,620
67
Asian Indian
2,060
0
570
31
1,380
67
Cambodian
440
0
210
51
300
68
Chinese, NT
15,660
4
7,090
48
10,170
65
Filipino
22,480
5
5,080
23
15,490
69
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
3,210
1
410
13
620
19
Korean
1,830
0
900
52
1,250
68
Vietnamese
6,250
1
3,460
59
4,670
75
Latino
265,920
63
88,900
37
104,110
39
Guatemalan
2,290
1
1,270
53
1,660
72
Mexican
215,450
51
73,370
37
83,480
39
Salvadoran
4,780
1
2,790
60
3,760
79
Non-Hispanic White
87,350
21
2,870
3
6,400
7
Armenian
600
0
190
33
360
60
Iranian
300
0
110
39
210
70
AD57
423,398
100
112,650
29
148,730
35
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 58
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Downey, East Los Angeles, Montebello, Pico Rivera, etc.)
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TABLE AD58–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
208,986
53.6
2 Speak only English
129,751
33.3
3 Chinese
21,004
5.4
4 Korean
6,767
1.7
5 Tagalog
4,730
1.2
6 Armenian
3,502
0.9
7 Japanese
2,173
0.6
8 Vietnamese
1,550
0.4
9 Arabic
1,503
0.4
10 Thai
979
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD58–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
6,820
2
220
4
430
6
Asian
52,630
12
22,760
46
34,540
66
Asian Indian
1,990
0
470
27
1,350
68
Cambodian
400
0
210
57
290
73
Chinese, NT
20,730
5
10,440
53
14,520
70
Filipino
7,780
2
1,480
20
4,880
63
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
6,190
1
1,150
19
1,410
23
Korean
8,550
2
4,220
54
5,970
70
Vietnamese
1,670
0
940
62
1,250
75
Latino
285,440
67
97,270
38
112,670
39
Guatemalan
2,350
1
1,400
57
1,820
77
Mexican
234,820
55
79,920
37
90,180
38
Salvadoran
4,940
1
3,110
63
4,080
83
Non-Hispanic White
81,700
19
5,090
7
9,520
12
Armenian
4,210
1
1,660
42
2,760
66
Iranian
480
0
180
39
350
73
AD58
423,401
100
126,130
32
157,490
37
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 59
Portions of Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties
(Apple Valley, Claremont, Glendora, Hesperia, etc.)
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TABLE AD59–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
309,917
78.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
51,039
12.9
3 Chinese
6,103
1.5
4 Korean
4,210
1.1
5 Tagalog
3,516
0.9
6 Arabic
2,911
0.7
7 Armenian
2,330
0.6
8 German
2,091
0.5
9 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,932
0.5
10 Vietnamese
1,303
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD59–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
23,000
5
360
2
890
4
Asian
30,200
7
9,380
33
16,890
56
Asian Indian
2,820
1
620
24
1,810
64
Cambodian
190
0
100
63
110
58
Chinese, NT
7,140
2
2,420
36
3,870
54
Filipino
6,600
2
890
15
3,570
54
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
3,560
1
560
17
820
23
Korean
4,860
1
2,570
58
3,260
67
Vietnamese
1,780
0
930
58
1,170
66
Latino
89,920
21
16,460
20
20,520
23
Guatemalan
710
0
450
62
670
94
Mexican
67,300
16
12,320
20
14,490
22
Salvadoran
860
0
520
63
720
84
Non-Hispanic White
284,030
67
5,010
2
14,950
5
Armenian
3,240
1
Iranian
1,170
0
340
31
820
70
AD59
423,388
100
31,120
8
53,610
13
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 60
Portions of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties
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TABLE AD60–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
234,670
59.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
63,741
16.1
3 Chinese
33,136
8.4
4 Korean
16,128
4.1
5 Tagalog
13,199
3.3
6 Vietnamese
4,677
1.2
7 Arabic
3,215
0.8
8 Other Indic languages
2,572
0.7
9 Other Pacific Island languages
2,362
0.6
10 Gujarathi
2,296
0.6
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD60–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
14,220
3
530
4
1,220
9
Asian
107,840
25
40,170
40
70,730
66
Asian Indian
8,980
2
1,770
21
6,100
68
Cambodian
520
0
230
48
340
65
Chinese, NT
35,240
8
15,320
48
23,510
67
Filipino
20,990
5
3,550
17
13,340
64
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
7,480
2
1,490
22
2,380
32
Korean
17,220
4
8,700
53
12,330
72
Vietnamese
5,640
1
2,670
52
3,760
67
Latino
101,670
24
24,320
26
32,650
32
Guatemalan
800
0
Mexican
78,270
18
19,330
27
24,170
31
Salvadoran
1,200
0
740
62
1,000
83
Non-Hispanic White
204,860
48
5,030
3
15,130
7
Armenian
1,670
0
Iranian
2,360
1
680
31
1,590
67
AD60
423,387
100
69,380
18
118,960
28
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 61
Portions of Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties
(Chino, Ontario, Pomona, etc.)
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TABLE AD61–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
182,193
47.3
2 Speak only English
176,845
45.9
3 Tagalog
5,302
1.4
4 Vietnamese
4,788
1.2
5 Chinese
2,937
0.8
6 Other Pacific Island languages
1,340
0.3
7 Portuguese or Portug Creole
984
0.3
8 German
920
0.2
9 Arabic
862
0.2
10 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
819
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD61–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
37,510
9
790
2
1,760
5
Asian
27,390
6
9,410
36
17,130
63
Asian Indian
2,080
0
600
31
1,490
72
Cambodian
1,430
0
680
52
960
67
Chinese, NT
4,450
1
1,780
45
2,710
61
Filipino
8,180
2
1,640
20
5,100
62
Hmong
140
0
Japanese
1,710
0
190
12
310
18
Korean
1,560
0
680
48
990
63
Vietnamese
4,890
1
2,980
64
3,860
79
Latino
251,190
59
98,080
44
108,420
43
Guatemalan
2,080
0
1,230
57
1,500
72
Mexican
206,340
49
82,850
44
89,900
44
Salvadoran
3,520
1
1,830
54
2,600
74
Non-Hispanic White
111,210
26
3,310
3
6,500
6
Armenian
400
0
Iranian
310
0
100
34
200
65
AD61
423,396
100
111,150
29
133,150
31
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 62
Portion of San Bernardino County
(Colton, Fontana, Rialto, San Bernardino, etc)
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TABLE AD62–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
187,133
49.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
177,495
46.5
3 Tagalog
2,875
0.8
4 Other Pacific Island languages
2,028
0.5
5 Vietnamese
1,689
0.4
6 Arabic
1,149
0.3
7 Chinese
1,009
0.3
8 African languages
875
0.2
9 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
845
0.2
10 German
647
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD62–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
63,580
15
1,000
2
2,080
3
Asian
17,100
4
5,530
36
9,840
58
Asian Indian
1,470
0
430
30
1,040
71
Cambodian
1,430
0
630
56
750
52
Chinese, NT
1,600
0
580
42
970
61
Filipino
5,960
1
1,260
23
3,250
55
Hmong
60
0
Japanese
1,000
0
110
13
180
18
Korean
960
0
360
41
570
59
Vietnamese
2,400
1
1,310
60
1,680
70
Latino
253,130
60
86,160
39
95,830
38
Guatemalan
1,780
0
970
53
1,360
76
Mexican
206,350
49
72,200
39
78,700
38
Salvadoran
3,280
1
1,470
47
2,350
72
Non-Hispanic White
93,440
22
2,400
3
4,390
5
Armenian
100
0
Iranian
100
0
30
33
60
60
AD62
423,397
100
94,610
25
111,280
26
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 63
Portions of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
(Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Upland, etc.)
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TABLE AD63–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
282,950
72.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
75,152
19.2
3 Tagalog
4,758
1.2
4 Chinese
3,673
0.9
5 Korean
2,883
0.7
6 Vietnamese
2,828
0.7
7 Arabic
2,722
0.7
8 Other Pacific Island languages
2,392
0.6
9 German
1,534
0.4
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,202
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD63–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
43,850
10
730
2
1,920
4
Asian
32,870
8
9,480
31
19,350
59
Asian Indian
3,210
1
720
23
2,290
71
Cambodian
600
0
260
55
300
50
Chinese, NT
4,970
1
1,570
34
2,920
59
Filipino
9,520
2
1,370
16
5,040
53
Hmong
40
0
Japanese
2,650
1
340
15
540
20
Korean
3,530
1
1,380
42
2,210
63
Vietnamese
3,360
1
1,840
61
2,320
69
Latino
127,260
30
29,520
26
34,870
27
Guatemalan
820
0
470
56
700
85
Mexican
98,610
23
23,560
26
26,150
27
Salvadoran
1,230
0
590
50
940
76
Non-Hispanic White
224,850
53
4,480
2
11,790
5
Armenian
630
0
Iranian
1,140
0
280
27
640
56
AD63
423,401
100
44,330
11
68,140
16
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 64
Portion of Riverside County
(Moreno Valley, Palm Desert, Riverside, etc.)
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TABLE AD64–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
285,140
72.4
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
84,477
21.4
3 Tagalog
3,220
0.8
4 Chinese
2,749
0.7
5 Korean
2,275
0.6
6 Vietnamese
1,919
0.5
7 Arabic
1,592
0.4
8 German
1,560
0.4
9 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,400
0.4
10 Japanese
895
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD64–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
40,270
10
630
2
1,270
3
Asian
23,470
6
5,470
26
11,840
50
Asian Indian
2,120
1
360
18
1,290
61
Cambodian
420
0
80
36
120
29
Chinese, NT
3,990
1
1,040
28
2,040
51
Filipino
6,680
2
890
15
3,230
48
Hmong
90
0
Japanese
2,520
1
440
18
770
31
Korean
2,720
1
1,080
40
1,810
67
Vietnamese
2,690
1
1,120
47
1,510
56
Latino
123,660
29
37,980
35
42,900
35
Guatemalan
1,100
0
760
61
1,040
95
Mexican
99,450
23
32,320
36
35,540
36
Salvadoran
1,020
0
570
54
850
83
Non-Hispanic White
240,220
57
3,890
2
12,510
5
Armenian
710
0
Iranian
550
0
130
25
370
67
AD64
423,389
100
48,160
12
68,850
16
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 65
Portions of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
(Hemet, Moreno Valley, Yucaipa, etc)
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TABLE AD65–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
303,197
77.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
75,910
19.3
3 Tagalog
2,205
0.6
4 German
1,998
0.5
5 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
967
0.2
6 Japanese
691
0.2
7 Arabic
630
0.2
8 Laotian
608
0.2
9 Vietnamese
590
0.1
10 Chinese
584
0.1
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD65–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
30,070
7
490
2
1,090
4
Asian
13,340
3
3,200
27
6,470
49
Asian Indian
1,140
0
260
25
710
62
Cambodian
370
0
80
40
120
32
Chinese, NT
1,200
0
370
34
580
48
Filipino
5,470
1
750
16
2,560
47
Hmong
670
0
Japanese
1,500
0
160
11
260
17
Korean
820
0
340
43
520
63
Vietnamese
710
0
320
51
420
59
Latino
112,960
27
32,500
32
38,370
34
Guatemalan
560
0
380
60
530
95
Mexican
91,900
22
27,760
34
31,630
34
Salvadoran
790
0
440
54
650
82
Non-Hispanic White
268,560
63
3,270
1
10,120
4
Armenian
300
0
Iranian
210
0
70
35
150
71
AD65
423,388
100
39,100
10
55,490
13
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 66
Portions of Riverside and San Diego Counties
(Riverside, Temecula, etc.)
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TABLE AD66–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
272,181
69.9
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
98,979
25.4
3 Tagalog
3,160
0.8
4 Vietnamese
1,691
0.4
5 German
1,665
0.4
6 Arabic
965
0.2
7 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
960
0.2
8 Chinese
878
0.2
9 Other Pacific Island languages
727
0.2
10 Korean
714
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD66–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
18,890
4
300
2
610
3
Asian
18,230
4
4,040
25
9,180
50
Asian Indian
1,230
0
250
22
800
65
Cambodian
370
0
80
40
120
32
Chinese, NT
1,700
0
520
33
860
51
Filipino
7,650
2
970
15
3,570
47
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
2,230
1
290
13
630
28
Korean
1,470
0
620
43
980
67
Vietnamese
2,190
1
960
50
1,280
58
Latino
141,070
33
46,200
37
54,040
38
Guatemalan
1,380
0
990
63
1,370
99
Mexican
115,130
27
39,180
38
44,690
39
Salvadoran
950
0
530
55
790
83
Non-Hispanic White
245,810
58
3,850
2
10,380
4
Armenian
790
0
Iranian
290
0
70
26
200
69
AD66
423,393
100
54,400
14
73,920
18
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 67
Portion of Orange County
(Anaheim, Cypress, Huntington Beach, etc.)
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TABLE AD67–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
281,280
71.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
51,823
13.1
3 Vietnamese
13,643
3.4
4 Korean
9,611
2.4
5 Chinese
8,019
2.0
6 Tagalog
6,649
1.7
7 Arabic
2,826
0.7
8 Japanese
2,451
0.6
9 German
2,332
0.6
10 Persian
1,641
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD67–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
9,900
2
500
6
1,030
10
Asian
65,300
15
25,150
41
41,100
63
Asian Indian
4,330
1
1,000
26
2,960
68
Cambodian
600
0
290
54
390
65
Chinese, NT
9,590
2
3,550
38
5,790
60
Filipino
12,220
3
2,060
18
7,410
61
Hmong
70
0
Japanese
9,320
2
1,440
17
2,090
22
Korean
10,730
3
6,140
57
8,550
80
Vietnamese
15,130
4
8,660
59
11,450
76
Latino
78,490
19
25,580
37
31,580
40
Guatemalan
620
0
Mexican
59,710
14
21,360
40
24,700
41
Salvadoran
790
0
560
66
740
94
Non-Hispanic White
273,470
65
5,630
2
19,530
7
Armenian
1,340
0
Iranian
1,770
0
580
35
1,370
77
AD67
423,390
100
55,550
14
91,920
22
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 68
Portion of Orange County
(Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Westminster, etc.)
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TABLE AD68–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
191,746
48.9
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
95,117
24.3
3 Vietnamese
61,690
15.7
4 Korean
8,439
2.2
5 Chinese
7,015
1.8
6 Tagalog
4,606
1.2
7 Japanese
2,543
0.6
8 Arabic
2,542
0.6
9 Other Pacific Island languages
1,902
0.5
10 German
1,726
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD68–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
7,500
2
490
8
880
12
Asian
110,130
26
60,820
60
80,370
73
Asian Indian
3,110
1
810
30
2,180
70
Cambodian
860
0
410
52
620
72
Chinese, NT
8,740
2
3,820
47
6,100
70
Filipino
8,020
2
1,420
19
4,610
57
Hmong
380
0
150
43
170
45
Japanese
5,780
1
840
16
1,140
20
Korean
10,020
2
5,800
62
7,660
76
Vietnamese
70,260
17
44,850
70
54,560
78
Latino
121,560
29
53,700
50
64,000
53
Guatemalan
1,310
0
Mexican
97,170
23
44,280
51
51,520
53
Salvadoran
2,200
1
1,470
62
1,940
88
Non-Hispanic White
186,940
44
5,660
3
16,070
9
Armenian
1,110
0
Iranian
1,210
0
480
42
970
80
AD68
423,394
100
121,030
31
161,460
38
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 69
Portion of Orange County
(Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, etc.)
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TABLE AD69–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
254,330
66.9
2 Speak only English
84,136
22.1
3 Vietnamese
25,414
6.7
4 Chinese
2,326
0.6
5 Tagalog
2,196
0.6
6 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
1,827
0.5
7 Other Pacific Island languages
1,231
0.3
8 Korean
1,047
0.3
9 Laotian
892
0.2
10 Japanese
746
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD69–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
9,130
2
1,050
13
1,440
16
Asian
44,100
10
23,760
58
31,830
72
Asian Indian
1,210
0
430
40
890
74
Cambodian
2,240
1
960
48
1,440
64
Chinese, NT
3,300
1
1,720
56
2,540
77
Filipino
4,200
1
950
25
2,520
60
Hmong
490
0
270
60
300
61
Japanese
1,600
0
170
12
310
19
Korean
1,420
0
800
57
1,140
80
Vietnamese
27,820
7
17,740
68
21,700
78
Latino
313,440
74
166,110
60
185,310
59
Guatemalan
2,620
1
1,340
47
1,190
45
Mexican
269,780
64
146,490
60
161,860
60
Salvadoran
5,090
1
3,440
63
4,120
81
Non-Hispanic White
59,380
14
2,790
5
5,550
9
Armenian
260
0
Iranian
340
0
150
47
280
82
AD69
423,400
100
191,790
51
221,480
52
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 70
Portion of Orange County
(Irvine, Newport Beach, Tustin, etc.)
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TABLE AD70–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
275,480
69.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
43,276
10.9
3 Chinese
15,619
3.9
4 Persian
10,022
2.5
5 Korean
9,132
2.3
6 Vietnamese
7,581
1.9
7 Japanese
5,340
1.3
8 Tagalog
4,654
1.2
9 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,568
0.6
10 German
2,377
0.6
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD70–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
8,240
2
480
7
1,100
13
Asian
74,040
17
23,170
33
46,240
62
Asian Indian
7,910
2
1,180
16
5,420
69
Cambodian
450
0
220
54
290
64
Chinese, NT
18,470
4
5,600
33
10,940
59
Filipino
10,020
2
1,240
14
5,370
54
Hmong
60
0
Japanese
9,950
2
3,130
35
4,280
43
Korean
10,990
3
5,160
47
8,210
75
Vietnamese
9,510
2
4,340
49
6,610
70
Latino
55,420
13
17,380
35
24,310
44
Guatemalan
640
0
Mexican
39,360
9
13,250
37
16,640
42
Salvadoran
860
0
530
57
760
88
Non-Hispanic White
291,410
69
9,090
3
31,970
11
Armenian
1,880
0
Iranian
9,780
2
2,920
32
7,270
74
AD70
423,403
100
50,000
13
103,210
24
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 71
Portions of Orange and Riverside Counties
(Corona, Norco, Rancho Santa Margarita, etc.)
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TABLE AD71–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
281,410
72.4
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
67,100
17.3
3 Vietnamese
5,748
1.5
4 Tagalog
4,844
1.2
5 Persian
4,009
1.0
6 Chinese
3,763
1.0
7 Korean
2,930
0.8
8 German
2,072
0.5
9 Arabic
1,831
0.5
10 Japanese
1,618
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD71–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
15,860
4
320
2
660
4
Asian
37,530
9
9,290
27
20,680
55
Asian Indian
4,100
1
800
21
2,710
66
Cambodian
430
0
120
41
210
49
Chinese, NT
5,750
1
1,640
31
3,010
52
Filipino
9,920
2
1,220
14
4,990
50
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
4,870
1
930
21
1,590
33
Korean
3,560
1
1,630
46
2,500
70
Vietnamese
6,240
1
2,750
48
3,960
63
Latino
100,930
24
29,620
33
38,220
38
Guatemalan
720
0
Mexican
79,610
19
24,900
35
30,140
38
Salvadoran
840
0
510
58
730
87
Non-Hispanic White
273,880
65
5,100
2
18,210
7
Armenian
1,010
0
Iranian
4,200
1
1,080
27
2,770
66
AD71
423,400
100
44,270
11
77,440
18
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 72
Portions of Orange and Riverside Counties
(Anaheim, Fullerton, Placentia, etc.)
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TABLE AD72–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
221,319
56.7
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
120,049
30.7
3 Korean
10,861
2.8
4 Vietnamese
7,554
1.9
5 Chinese
5,715
1.5
6 Tagalog
4,947
1.3
7 Arabic
1,854
0.5
8 German
1,622
0.4
9 Persian
1,526
0.4
10 Other Indo-Euro languages
1,296
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD72–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
10,260
2
570
7
1,100
11
Asian
50,720
12
19,330
41
33,210
65
Asian Indian
4,810
1
1,160
27
3,320
69
Cambodian
540
0
280
57
370
69
Chinese, NT
7,520
2
2,780
40
4,720
63
Filipino
8,320
2
1,390
18
4,700
56
Hmong
100
0
50
56
50
50
Japanese
4,650
1
690
17
1,000
22
Korean
12,570
3
6,320
53
8,960
71
Vietnamese
8,480
2
4,540
57
6,480
76
Latino
162,520
38
67,500
47
77,200
48
Guatemalan
1,450
0
Mexican
134,600
32
57,900
48
64,660
48
Salvadoran
1,650
0
1,100
62
1,450
88
Non-Hispanic White
202,960
48
4,630
2
13,860
7
Armenian
1,020
0
Iranian
1,900
0
690
39
1,500
79
AD72
423,391
100
91,180
23
124,350
29
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 73
Portions of Orange and San Diego Counties
(Laguna Niguel, Oceanside, San Clemente, etc.)
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TABLE AD73–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
289,313
73.9
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
68,208
17.4
3 Tagalog
5,524
1.4
4 Persian
3,856
1.0
5 German
2,901
0.7
6 Chinese
2,713
0.7
7 Vietnamese
2,145
0.5
8 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,948
0.5
9 Japanese
1,807
0.5
10 Other Pacific Island languages
1,711
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD73–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
20,380
5
540
3
1,230
6
Asian
28,680
7
7,000
26
15,520
54
Asian Indian
1,930
0
340
20
1,270
66
Cambodian
190
0
100
59
110
58
Chinese, NT
4,260
1
1,270
32
2,290
54
Filipino
10,700
3
1,840
18
5,920
55
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
5,010
1
930
20
1,530
31
Korean
2,390
1
1,080
47
1,650
69
Vietnamese
2,410
1
1,100
50
1,570
65
Latino
94,750
22
32,660
39
41,130
43
Guatemalan
540
0
Mexican
75,520
18
28,470
42
33,930
45
Salvadoran
660
0
360
53
540
82
Non-Hispanic White
284,030
67
5,260
2
20,530
7
Armenian
1,010
0
Iranian
3,930
1
1,080
29
2,860
73
AD73
423,399
100
44,550
11
76,650
18
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 74
Portion of San Diego County
(Carlsbad, Encinitas, Escondido, Vista, etc.)
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TABLE AD74–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
283,358
72.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
83,823
21.4
3 Tagalog
3,272
0.8
4 German
2,739
0.7
5 Chinese
2,193
0.6
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,996
0.5
7 Vietnamese
1,659
0.4
8 Japanese
1,453
0.4
9 Italian
1,145
0.3
10 Persian
1,132
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD74–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
10,710
3
390
4
780
7
Asian
21,830
5
5,420
27
11,630
53
Asian Indian
1,800
0
290
19
1,140
63
Cambodian
150
0
70
54
90
60
Chinese, NT
3,620
1
1,090
34
1,950
54
Filipino
6,850
2
1,080
17
3,440
50
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
4,220
1
900
23
1,590
38
Korean
1,750
0
650
41
1,060
61
Vietnamese
2,220
1
1,150
55
1,570
71
Latino
111,260
26
45,520
46
53,600
48
Guatemalan
600
0
430
62
540
90
Mexican
94,080
22
40,570
49
46,860
50
Salvadoran
510
0
220
43
370
73
Non-Hispanic White
283,290
67
4,430
2
17,560
6
Armenian
640
0
Iranian
1,320
0
330
27
940
71
AD74
423,401
100
55,490
14
82,510
20
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 75
Portion of San Diego County
(Escondido, Poway, San Diego, etc)
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TABLE AD75–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
278,912
70.5
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
39,209
9.9
3 Tagalog
18,168
4.6
4 Chinese
13,258
3.4
5 Vietnamese
9,177
2.3
6 Persian
5,226
1.3
7 Korean
3,569
0.9
8 Japanese
3,487
0.9
9 German
2,708
0.7
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,419
0.6
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD75–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Bor
For
n
Selected Groups
Proficient
Pr
*
oficient *
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
11,600
3
440
4
1,100
9
Asian
81,790
19
23,280
31
50,740
62
Asian Indian
6,070
1
800
15
3,760
62
Cambodian
390
0
160
46
240
62
Chinese, NT
16,110
4
4,680
31
9,420
58
Filipino
32,740
8
6,860
23
19,570
60
Hmong
240
0
80
44
100
42
Japanese
6,730
2
2,220
35
3,630
54
Korean
5,470
1
1,900
38
3,450
63
Vietnamese
10,650
3
5,850
55
8,070
76
Latino
53,050
13
15,830
34
20,610
39
Guatemalan
400
0
260
57
380
95
Mexican
40,480
10
13,880
38
16,910
42
Salvadoran
280
0
110
39
200
71
Non-Hispanic White
283,500
67
7,030
3
26,520
9
Armenian
890
0
Iranian
5,350
1
1,270
25
3,680
69
AD75
423,391
100
45,770
12
97,890
23
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 76
Portion of San Diego County (San Diego, etc.)
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TABLE AD76–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
288,852
72.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
66,040
16.5
3 Vietnamese
8,542
2.1
4 Tagalog
5,207
1.3
5 Chinese
3,303
0.8
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,561
0.6
7 Japanese
2,373
0.6
8 German
2,344
0.6
9 Portuguese or Portug Creole
2,341
0.6
10 Italian
1,961
0.5
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD76–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
31,050
7
1,280
5
2,440
8
Asian
38,500
9
13,820
39
22,780
59
Asian Indian
1,280
0
210
19
830
65
Cambodian
800
0
420
59
520
65
Chinese, NT
5,690
1
1,970
39
3,350
59
Filipino
11,000
3
1,730
17
5,430
49
Hmong
1,150
0
580
60
550
48
Japanese
4,340
1
1,140
28
1,520
35
Korean
1,930
0
670
39
1,150
60
Vietnamese
9,760
2
5,890
65
7,270
74
Latino
86,700
20
30,140
39
35,210
41
Guatemalan
570
0
420
65
510
89
Mexican
68,320
16
25,730
42
29,420
43
Salvadoran
370
0
150
42
260
70
Non-Hispanic White
272,470
64
6,850
3
19,820
7
Armenian
620
0
Iranian
1,050
0
320
33
810
77
AD76
423,396
100
51,690
13
79,870
19
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 77
Portion of San Diego County (El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, etc.)
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TABLE AD77–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
324,231
82.1
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
42,115
10.7
3 Arabic
3,667
0.9
4 Other, unspecified languages
3,454
0.9
5 Tagalog
2,600
0.7
6 German
1,945
0.5
7 Italian
1,678
0.4
8 Vietnamese
1,662
0.4
9 Chinese
1,554
0.4
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,513
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD77–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
16,400
4
390
3
890
5
Asian
18,430
4
4,260
25
8,990
49
Asian Indian
870
0
160
21
540
62
Cambodian
230
0
120
60
130
57
Chinese, NT
3,000
1
890
33
1,530
51
Filipino
7,060
2
1,070
17
3,400
48
Hmong
40
0
Japanese
3,030
1
630
22
1,000
33
Korean
1,150
0
400
39
670
58
Vietnamese
1,850
0
940
54
1,280
69
Latino
63,700
15
14,490
25
20,040
31
Guatemalan
250
0
190
68
240
96
Mexican
49,790
12
12,400
28
16,860
34
Salvadoran
220
0
100
45
170
77
Non-Hispanic White
327,360
77
8,640
3
19,760
6
Armenian
640
0
Iranian
860
0
250
31
640
74
AD77
423,388
100
27,280
7
48,830
12
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 78
Portion of San Diego County
(Chula Vista, La Presa, Lemon Grove, San Diego, etc.)
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TABLE AD78–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
238,416
60.7
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
89,037
22.7
3 Tagalog
26,867
6.8
4 Vietnamese
8,835
2.3
5 African languages
3,715
0.9
6 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
2,975
0.8
7 Chinese
2,922
0.7
8 Japanese
2,416
0.6
9 Other Pacific Island languages
2,401
0.6
10 Laotian
2,350
0.6
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD78–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
61,900
15
3,010
5
5,000
8
Asian
76,160
18
24,010
34
46,560
61
Asian Indian
950
0
180
22
580
61
Cambodian
3,310
1
1,870
58
2,140
65
Chinese, NT
5,020
1
1,760
39
2,980
59
Filipino
46,280
11
10,060
23
28,010
61
Hmong
140
0
80
80
90
64
Japanese
5,020
1
1,050
23
1,780
35
Korean
2,380
1
800
38
1,420
60
Vietnamese
9,870
2
5,910
65
7,380
75
Latino
117,570
28
35,230
33
45,470
39
Guatemalan
420
0
300
63
380
90
Mexican
98,320
23
30,900
35
39,500
40
Salvadoran
300
0
120
40
220
73
Non-Hispanic White
176,140
42
4,250
3
11,680
7
Armenian
490
0
Iranian
880
0
240
29
630
72
AD78
423,399
100
66,210
17
108,210
26
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 79
Portion of San Diego County
(Chula Vista, National City, San Diego, etc)
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TABLE AD79–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
197,004
50.4
2 Speak only English
159,708
40.9
3 Tagalog
20,720
5.3
4 Laotian
2,297
0.6
5 Other Pacific Island languages
1,889
0.5
6 Japanese
1,301
0.3
7 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
841
0.2
8 Vietnamese
757
0.2
9 Chinese
733
0.2
10 German
682
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD79–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
36,930
9
930
3
1,640
4
Asian
43,320
10
13,120
33
26,560
61
Asian Indian
640
0
150
27
400
63
Cambodian
220
0
100
50
130
59
Chinese, NT
1,800
0
720
45
1,110
62
Filipino
33,030
8
8,910
29
20,190
61
Hmong
40
0
Japanese
3,010
1
430
15
630
21
Korean
840
0
300
40
490
58
Vietnamese
1,070
0
560
55
770
72
Latino
242,430
57
95,220
44
107,420
44
Guatemalan
410
0
280
60
340
83
Mexican
214,440
51
87,970
45
99,240
46
Salvadoran
550
0
220
41
380
69
Non-Hispanic White
107,080
25
3,020
3
5,700
5
Armenian
90
0
Iranian
300
0
110
39
220
73
AD79
423,397
100
111,830
29
140,100
33
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Assembly District 80
Portions of Imperial and Riverside Counties
(Cathedral City, El Centro, Indio, etc.)
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TABLE AD80–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
202,599
51.9
2 Speak only English
174,330
44.7
3 Tagalog
2,042
0.5
4 German
1,207
0.3
5 Other Pacific Island languages
1,113
0.3
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,004
0.3
7 Korean
986
0.3
8 Chinese
882
0.2
9 Italian
537
0.1
10 Japanese
493
0.1
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE AD80–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
17,050
4
490
3
580
3
Asian
10,910
3
3,390
34
5,950
55
Asian Indian
1,030
0
220
21
640
62
Cambodian
130
0
Chinese, NT
1,510
0
760
54
850
56
Filipino
4,990
1
920
20
2,460
49
Hmong
30
0
Japanese
1,170
0
270
25
410
35
Korean
990
0
520
60
730
74
Vietnamese
360
0
Latino
254,200
60
106,900
47
110,950
44
Guatemalan
870
0
Mexican
224,460
53
96,880
47
100,290
45
Salvadoran
1,390
0
Non-Hispanic White
141,690
33
3,300
2
8,610
6
Armenian
360
0
Iranian
200
0
AD80
423,394
100
113,680
29
125,240
30
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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State
Senate
California State Senate
Districts (2002)
Percent Limited-English Proficient
Census 2000
California State Senate District 1
Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Plumas,
Sierra, and portions of Nevada, Placer, and Sacramento Counties
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TABLE SD1–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
696,556
87.4
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
50,295
6.3
3 Tagalog
5,013
0.6
4 German
4,935
0.6
5 Chinese
3,715
0.5
6 Russian
3,527
0.4
7 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
3,436
0.4
8 Vietnamese
2,307
0.3
9 Persian
2,269
0.3
10 Other Slavic languages
2,054
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD1–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
25,240
3
Asian
42,190
5
Asian Indian
6,160
1
Cambodian
210
0
Chinese, NT
8,230
1
Filipino
11,910
1
Hmong
340
0
Japanese
6,690
1
Korean
3,180
0
Vietnamese
3,690
0
Latino
84,180
10
Guatemalan
240
0
Mexican
63,150
7
Salvadoran
700
0
Non-Hispanic White
696,080
82
11,770
2
27,650
4
Armenian
2,190
0
Iranian
2,560
0
SD1
846,790
100
38,090
5
68,880
8
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 2
Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa,
and portions of Solano and Sonoma Counties
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TABLE SD2–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
637,935
80.1
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
101,515
12.7
3 Tagalog
19,698
2.5
4 German
4,546
0.6
5 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
3,681
0.5
6 Chinese
3,205
0.4
7 Italian
3,184
0.4
8 Other Pacific Island languages
1,977
0.2
9 Portuguese or Portug Creole
1,888
0.2
10 Vietnamese
1,661
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD2–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
45,120
5
1,080
3
1,860
4
Asian
56,120
7
13,010
25
30,140
54
Asian Indian
3,390
0
Cambodian
920
0
Chinese, NT
6,210
1
Filipino
34,820
4
Hmong
550
0
Japanese
4,270
1
Korean
1,880
0
Vietnamese
1,940
0
Latino
137,600
16
52,300
43
64,600
47
Guatemalan
740
0
Mexican
110,440
13
46,950
48
56,430
51
Salvadoran
1,960
0
Non-Hispanic White
602,260
71
7,110
1
22,390
4
Armenian
1,040
0
Iranian
750
0
SD2
846,790
100
73,550
9
118,130
14
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 3
Marin and portions of San Francisco and Sonoma Counties
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TABLE SD3–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
568,638
70.4
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
99,291
12.3
3 Chinese
54,135
6.7
4 Tagalog
13,941
1.7
5 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
9,790
1.2
6 German
6,916
0.9
7 Russian
5,705
0.7
8 Vietnamese
5,267
0.7
9 Italian
5,193
0.6
10 Japanese
4,780
0.6
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD3–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
64,040
8
1,910
3
3,740
6
Asian
122,650
14
56,800
48
81,030
66
Asian Indian
6,490
1
1,240
21
4,390
68
Cambodian
1,180
0
Chinese, NT
65,180
8
38,550
61
45,770
70
Filipino
23,100
3
6,120
29
13,830
60
Hmong
60
0
Japanese
10,270
1
2,340
25
3,920
38
Korean
5,660
1
2,220
41
3,610
64
Vietnamese
7,310
1
4,590
65
5,900
81
Latino
122,570
14
50,000
44
65,040
53
Guatemalan
4,980
1
Mexican
65,860
8
26,950
46
32,200
49
Salvadoran
9,140
1
4,840
53
7,000
77
Non-Hispanic White
545,950
64
14,560
3
51,510
9
Armenian
2,000
0
Iranian
3,180
0
700
23
2,270
71
SD3
846,791
100
123,370
15
201,680
24
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 4
Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama,
Trinity, Yuba, and portions of Nevada and Placer Counties
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TABLE SD4–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
686,582
86.4
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
71,045
8.9
3 Other Indic languages
7,486
0.9
4 Hmong
6,185
0.8
5 German
3,822
0.5
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,037
0.3
7 Other Asian languages
1,835
0.2
8 Chinese
1,515
0.2
9 Tagalog
1,364
0.2
10 Italian
1,326
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD4–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
14,020
2
Asian
35,750
4
Asian Indian
9,840
1
Cambodian
340
0
Chinese, NT
3,130
0
Filipino
4,470
1
Hmong
7,230
1
***4,100
***65
***4,360
***60
Japanese
3,990
0
Korean
1,330
0
Vietnamese
720
0
Latino
102,610
12
33,180
37
37,990
37
Guatemalan
180
0
Mexican
83,960
10
30,090
40
33,640
40
Salvadoran
390
0
Non-Hispanic White
684,060
81
5,020
1
14,110
2
Armenian
670
0
Iranian
290
0
SD4
846,790
100
51,800
7
71,530
8
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
***Estimates include additional adjustment.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 5
Yolo and portions of Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Solano Counties
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TABLE SD5–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
537,630
68.8
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
144,281
18.5
3 Tagalog
18,377
2.4
4 Chinese
10,578
1.4
5 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
9,478
1.2
6 Vietnamese
7,942
1.0
7 Hmong
6,642
0.8
8 Other Indic languages
5,475
0.7
9 Other Pacific Island languages
4,755
0.6
10 German
3,387
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD5–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
79,950
9
1,560
2
2,430
3
Asian
121,540
14
38,680
32
61,240
50
Asian Indian
9,870
1
2,890
29
6,060
61
Cambodian
10,760
1
Chinese, NT
17,800
2
5,630
32
8,980
50
Filipino
44,980
5
9,020
20
20,690
46
Hmong
6,810
1
4,170
61
3,780
56
Japanese
9,440
1
1,450
15
1,970
21
Korean
3,700
0
920
25
1,850
50
Vietnamese
9,430
1
4,710
50
6,000
64
Latino
229,600
27
69,420
30
78,030
34
Guatemalan
790
0
Mexican
186,180
22
61,440
33
68,300
37
Salvadoran
1,430
0
Non-Hispanic White
432,260
51
9,150
2
19,170
4
Armenian
720
0
Iranian
1,300
0
390
30
830
64
SD5
846,790
100
117,640
15
159,600
19
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 6
Portion of Sacramento County (Citrus Heights, Sacramento, etc.)
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TABLE SD6–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
566,879
72.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
91,062
11.6
3 Chinese
17,932
2.3
4 Hmong
16,332
2.1
5 Vietnamese
12,513
1.6
6 Russian
10,782
1.4
7 Tagalog
9,956
1.3
8 Other Slavic languages
6,516
0.8
9 Other Asian languages
5,256
0.7
10 Hindi
5,202
0.7
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD6–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
119,890
14
1,660
2
3,450
3
Asian
124,050
15
47,990
42
66,410
54
Asian Indian
11,850
1
3,770
35
8,230
69
Cambodian
1,180
0
560
53
730
62
Chinese, NT
27,170
3
11,080
45
13,650
50
Filipino
23,230
3
4,100
20
10,860
47
Hmong
17,330
2
10,020
62
10,490
61
Japanese
12,910
2
1,720
14
1,810
14
Korean
3,810
0
1,250
37
2,180
57
Vietnamese
14,130
2
8,020
61
10,140
72
Latino
154,580
18
39,310
29
46,330
30
Guatemalan
680
0
380
58
470
69
Mexican
120,000
14
33,120
31
38,050
32
Salvadoran
1,470
0
530
37
930
63
Non-Hispanic White
459,930
54
21,210
5
35,630
8
Armenian
2,170
0
Iranian
1,560
0
480
33
1,130
72
SD6
846,790
100
111,010
14
154,000
18
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 7
Portion of Contra Costa County
(Concord, Pittsburg, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, etc.)
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TABLE SD7–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
603,190
76.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
85,583
10.8
3 Tagalog
20,553
2.6
4 Chinese
19,174
2.4
5 Persian
6,848
0.9
6 Other Indic languages
4,351
0.6
7 German
4,106
0.5
8 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
4,056
0.5
9 Vietnamese
3,969
0.5
10 Korean
3,413
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD7–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
62,270
7
1,170
2
3,370
5
Asian
109,470
13
26,980
27
58,540
53
Asian Indian
12,310
1
2,510
23
8,200
67
Cambodian
440
0
Chinese, NT
31,290
4
8,540
29
15,690
50
Filipino
38,600
5
7,300
21
20,780
54
Hmong
60
0
Japanese
11,320
1
1,590
15
2,450
22
Korean
5,670
1
1,790
38
3,200
56
Vietnamese
4,860
1
2,530
50
3,600
74
Latino
130,650
15
38,110
33
49,360
38
Guatemalan
1,080
0
600
48
990
92
Mexican
85,620
10
28,120
36
33,320
39
Salvadoran
4,760
1
2,220
50
3,440
72
Non-Hispanic White
557,910
66
11,590
2
38,310
7
Armenian
2,120
0
Iranian
5,420
1
1,600
32
3,920
72
SD7
846,791
100
76,590
10
148,310
18
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 8
Portions of San Francisco and San Mateo Counties
(Daly City, San Francisco, San Mateo, etc.)
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TABLE SD8–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
423,861
52.8
2 Chinese
116,210
14.5
3 Spanish or Spanish Creole
100,353
12.5
4 Tagalog
57,414
7.2
5 Russian
16,079
2.0
6 Japanese
8,695
1.1
7 Other Pacific Island languages
7,547
0.9
8 Vietnamese
7,437
0.9
9 Arabic
6,773
0.8
10 Italian
6,488
0.8
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD8–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
31,110
4
790
3
1,890
6
Asian
293,210
35
109,820
40
188,010
64
Asian Indian
12,620
1
2,180
19
9,480
75
Cambodian
670
0
Chinese, NT
148,760
18
70,110
49
95,890
64
Filipino
90,080
11
21,250
25
58,050
64
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
18,690
2
4,070
23
5,820
31
Korean
9,380
1
3,190
39
5,950
63
Vietnamese
9,650
1
5,290
57
7,560
78
Latino
132,350
16
47,080
39
65,820
50
Guatemalan
3,180
0
1,420
43
2,500
79
Mexican
62,410
7
22,620
40
27,940
45
Salvadoran
11,330
1
6,250
52
9,300
82
Non-Hispanic White
399,290
47
23,020
6
61,290
15
Armenian
2,860
0
Iranian
3,460
0
850
26
2,430
70
SD8
846,791
100
179,730
22
316,280
37
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 9
Portions of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
(Alameda, Berkeley, Livermore, Oakland, etc.)
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TABLE SD9–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
529,267
66.9
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
125,260
15.8
3 Chinese
46,850
5.9
4 Tagalog
13,868
1.8
5 Vietnamese
11,645
1.5
6 Other Asian languages
5,487
0.7
7 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
5,468
0.7
8 Korean
5,414
0.7
9 German
4,171
0.5
10 African languages
3,976
0.5
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD9–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
215,040
25
3,780
2
7,430
3
Asian
142,650
17
55,380
42
85,310
60
Asian Indian
9,280
1
1,830
23
6,080
66
Cambodian
3,660
0
Chinese, NT
62,840
7
29,210
50
38,510
61
Filipino
24,650
3
5,580
25
13,880
56
Hmong
90
0
Japanese
10,740
1
1,790
18
2,550
24
Korean
8,250
1
3,250
41
5,380
65
Vietnamese
14,080
2
7,800
61
9,890
70
Latino
160,930
19
68,920
48
82,180
51
Guatemalan
2,400
0
1,430
59
1,930
80
Mexican
114,230
13
52,260
52
59,000
52
Salvadoran
5,870
1
2,970
50
4,410
75
Non-Hispanic White
342,700
40
9,400
3
29,380
9
Armenian
1,090
0
Iranian
2,580
0
670
29
1,830
71
SD9
846,791
100
137,160
17
204,320
24
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 10
Portions of Alameda and Santa Clara Counties
(Fremont, Hayward, San Jose, San Leandro, etc.)
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TABLE SD10–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
427,748
54.4
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
112,323
14.3
3 Chinese
64,912
8.3
4 Tagalog
47,675
6.1
5 Vietnamese
29,104
3.7
6 Other Indic languages
13,973
1.8
7 Hindi
12,485
1.6
8 Other Asian languages
9,149
1.2
9 Persian
8,922
1.1
10 Korean
8,892
1.1
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD10–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
60,330
7
1,710
3
4,220
7
Asian
276,270
33
98,170
39
187,820
68
Asian Indian
47,430
6
10,170
24
36,220
76
Cambodian
1,300
0
610
47
910
70
Chinese, NT
80,640
10
37,770
51
54,820
68
Filipino
80,600
10
17,950
24
50,390
63
Hmong
190
0
Japanese
11,150
1
1,580
15
2,610
23
Korean
10,260
1
4,600
47
7,260
71
Vietnamese
35,180
4
19,540
61
25,900
74
Latino
174,330
21
54,470
35
65,340
37
Guatemalan
1,310
0
620
50
1,060
81
Mexican
124,250
15
42,630
38
49,070
39
Salvadoran
3,670
0
1,910
51
2,850
78
Non-Hispanic White
348,250
41
14,290
4
35,280
10
Armenian
950
0
Iranian
3,530
0
850
26
2,320
66
SD10
846,791
100
167,450
21
290,110
34
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 11
Portions of San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties
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TABLE SD11–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
547,883
69.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
101,948
12.9
3 Chinese
35,301
4.5
4 Vietnamese
11,376
1.4
5 Korean
8,590
1.1
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
7,074
0.9
7 German
6,897
0.9
8 Japanese
6,732
0.8
9 Persian
6,667
0.8
10 Tagalog
6,373
0.8
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD11–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
31,060
4
1,230
4
2,940
9
Asian
132,190
16
37,190
31
79,080
60
Asian Indian
20,220
2
3,020
17
14,650
72
Cambodian
590
0
Chinese, NT
48,050
6
15,450
35
28,250
59
Filipino
14,700
2
1,870
14
7,320
50
Hmong
70
0
Japanese
17,730
2
3,870
23
5,670
32
Korean
11,340
1
4,900
47
7,920
70
Vietnamese
14,380
2
7,330
57
10,300
72
Latino
144,090
17
50,900
39
62,720
44
Guatemalan
1,370
0
Mexican
106,140
13
40,920
43
46,540
44
Salvadoran
4,120
0
1,990
47
3,060
74
Non-Hispanic White
547,740
65
15,550
3
55,640
10
Armenian
2,140
0
Iranian
7,650
1
1,980
27
5,410
71
SD11
846,790
100
105,670
13
202,190
24
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 12
Merced, San Benito, and portions of Madera, Monterey,
and Stanislaus Counties
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TABLE SD12–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
414,939
53.7
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
299,153
38.7
3 Portuguese or Portug Creole
10,274
1.3
4 Hmong
6,828
0.9
5 Other, unspecified languages
5,429
0.7
6 Other Indic languages
5,238
0.7
7 Tagalog
5,220
0.7
8 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
3,199
0.4
9 Hindi
2,902
0.4
10 Laotian
2,275
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD12–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
30,270
4
1,060
4
1,070
4
Asian
52,470
6
17,770
38
26,590
51
Asian Indian
9,430
1
Cambodian
3,340
0
Chinese, NT
3,790
0
Filipino
15,630
2
2,730
20
6,280
40
Hmong
7,520
1
***4,380
***60
***4,560
***61
Japanese
3,800
0
Korean
1,760
0
Vietnamese
1,910
0
Latino
416,340
49
165,730
45
174,840
42
Guatemalan
630
0
Mexican
360,310
43
151,530
46
159,240
44
Salvadoran
1,510
0
Non-Hispanic White
353,530
42
11,180
3
19,480
6
Armenian
810
0
Iranian
670
0
SD12
846,792
100
193,520
25
220,210
26
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
***Estimates include additional adjustment.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 13
Portion of Santa Clara County
(Mountain View, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, etc.)
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TABLE SD13–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
352,472
45.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
209,787
26.8
3 Vietnamese
57,676
7.4
4 Chinese
34,881
4.5
5 Tagalog
33,803
4.3
6 Other Indic languages
10,677
1.4
7 Other Asian languages
10,424
1.3
8 Hindi
7,653
1.0
9 Portuguese or Portug Creole
7,428
0.9
10 Korean
6,799
0.9
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD13–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
32,230
4
2,010
7
4,650
14
Asian
239,460
28
95,570
43
168,040
70
Asian Indian
39,500
5
7,500
22
30,720
78
Cambodian
4,320
1
2,190
54
2,940
68
Chinese, NT
45,600
5
20,330
47
32,540
71
Filipino
54,740
6
14,760
28
35,310
65
Hmong
150
0
Japanese
14,200
2
2,840
21
4,150
29
Korean
9,110
1
4,240
50
6,820
75
Vietnamese
67,010
8
40,540
67
51,010
76
Latino
295,130
35
114,620
43
130,440
44
Guatemalan
1,430
0
660
50
1,050
73
Mexican
243,530
29
98,070
44
108,490
45
Salvadoran
3,660
0
1,560
46
2,620
72
Non-Hispanic White
290,640
34
14,820
5
38,310
13
Armenian
1,210
0
Iranian
3,620
0
1,070
31
2,750
76
SD13
846,790
100
225,490
29
338,860
40
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 14
Mariposa, Tuolumne, and portions of Fresno, Madera, San Joaquin,
and Stanislaus Counties
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TABLE SD14–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
595,773
75.6
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
133,236
16.9
3 Hmong
9,121
1.2
4 Other Indic languages
5,375
0.7
5 Tagalog
4,210
0.5
6 Chinese
3,988
0.5
7 German
3,884
0.5
8 Portuguese or Portug Creole
3,823
0.5
9 Armenian
2,853
0.4
10 Japanese
2,097
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD14–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
29,380
3
Asian
52,830
6
Asian Indian
8,660
1
Cambodian
1,400
0
Chinese, NT
6,560
1
Filipino
9,930
1
Hmong
9,520
1
***4,800
***54
***4,690
***49
Japanese
7,850
1
Korean
1,970
0
Vietnamese
2,320
0
Latino
210,400
25
56,490
30
61,560
29
Guatemalan
310
0
Mexican
177,860
21
50,700
32
54,630
31
Salvadoran
810
0
Non-Hispanic White
555,270
66
9,640
2
20,170
4
Armenian
8,260
1
Iranian
1,210
0
SD14
846,791
100
85,270
11
110,100
13
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
***Estimates include additional adjustment.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 15
San Luis Obispo and portions of Monterey, Santa Barbara,
Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties
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TABLE SD15–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
571,539
71.9
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
148,788
18.7
3 Chinese
15,059
1.9
4 Tagalog
7,104
0.9
5 German
5,875
0.7
6 Korean
5,047
0.6
7 Japanese
4,528
0.6
8 Vietnamese
4,286
0.5
9 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
3,976
0.5
10 Italian
3,417
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD15–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
23,210
3
870
4
1,260
5
Asian
71,970
8
18,470
28
37,100
52
Asian Indian
7,700
1
990
14
4,940
64
Cambodian
210
0
Chinese, NT
19,320
2
6,130
34
10,900
56
Filipino
18,260
2
3,370
20
8,420
46
Hmong
70
0
Japanese
12,030
1
2,220
20
3,370
28
Korean
6,560
1
2,730
44
4,360
66
Vietnamese
5,110
1
Latino
206,620
24
78,190
42
85,920
42
Guatemalan
470
0
Mexican
173,510
20
71,260
45
77,070
44
Salvadoran
1,760
0
Non-Hispanic White
553,470
65
9,800
2
32,830
6
Armenian
1,700
0
Iranian
3,910
0
SD15
846,792
100
107,370
14
157,260
19
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 16
Kings and portions of Fresno, Kern, and Tulare Counties
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TABLE SD16–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
376,008
49.0
2 Speak only English
338,723
44.1
3 Hmong
13,958
1.8
4 Tagalog
7,631
1.0
5 Other Pacific Island languages
6,002
0.8
6 Laotian
4,130
0.5
7 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
3,380
0.4
8 Other Indic languages
3,334
0.4
9 Portuguese or Portug Creole
2,690
0.4
10 Armenian
1,204
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD16–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
61,500
7
1,900
3
1,580
3
Asian
54,640
6
24,440
50
30,630
56
Asian Indian
5,390
1
Cambodian
4,350
1
***2,130
***56
***2,390
***55
Chinese, NT
2,300
0
800
38
1,130
49
Filipino
15,480
2
5,430
38
9,040
58
Hmong
15,350
2
***9,370
***66
***9,790
***64
Japanese
2,860
0
350
13
420
15
Korean
600
0
Vietnamese
1,380
0
Latino
535,560
63
206,780
43
208,210
39
Guatemalan
960
0
Mexican
461,940
55
183,430
44
184,770
40
Salvadoran
3,570
0
Non-Hispanic White
199,160
24
4,960
3
6,240
3
Armenian
2,700
0
Iranian
60
0
SD16
846,791
100
233,860
31
241,870
29
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
***Estimates include additional adjustment.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 17
Portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties
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TABLE SD17–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
197,004
50.4
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
154,696
19.8
3 Tagalog
9,230
1.2
4 Korean
7,074
0.9
5 Armenian
6,222
0.8
6 Chinese
3,787
0.5
7 Arabic
3,597
0.5
8 German
3,450
0.4
9 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,888
0.4
10 Persian
2,598
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD17–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
72,280
9
980
2
2,310
3
Asian
49,730
6
12,810
27
27,680
56
Asian Indian
5,450
1
1,130
23
3,450
63
Cambodian
350
0
180
58
200
57
Chinese, NT
5,720
1
1,710
33
2,900
51
Filipino
17,390
2
2,480
15
9,460
54
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
5,710
1
930
17
1,410
25
Korean
9,130
1
4,060
49
5,880
64
Vietnamese
2,140
0
1,070
55
1,410
66
Latino
231,840
27
66,180
32
80,090
35
Guatemalan
2,990
0
Mexican
167,220
20
48,270
32
55,580
33
Salvadoran
5,230
1
3,100
61
4,280
82
Non-Hispanic White
501,420
59
10,770
2
29,770
6
Armenian
7,650
1
Iranian
3,090
0
880
30
2,040
66
SD17
846,792
100
90,180
12
140,060
17
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 18
Inyo and portions of Kern, San Bernardino, and Tulare Counties
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TABLE SD18–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
598,300
76.6
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
147,199
18.8
3 Tagalog
4,617
0.6
4 Portuguese or Portug Creole
3,352
0.4
5 German
2,903
0.4
6 Other Indic languages
2,386
0.3
7 Other Pacific Island languages
2,246
0.3
8 Other Asian languages
2,116
0.3
9 Chinese
1,976
0.3
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,706
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD18–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
41,660
5
Asian
32,370
4
9,450
32
16,920
52
Asian Indian
4,960
1
Cambodian
530
0
Chinese, NT
3,530
0
Filipino
10,460
1
Hmong
1,300
0
Japanese
2,910
0
Korean
2,550
0
Vietnamese
1,180
0
Latino
230,130
27
59,710
29
63,880
28
Guatemalan
690
0
Mexican
188,820
22
51,240
30
54,040
29
Salvadoran
1,280
0
Non-Hispanic White
541,610
64
6,190
1
13,460
2
Armenian
1,460
0
Iranian
510
0
SD18
846,791
100
77,830
10
97,340
12
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 19
Portions of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties
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TABLE SD19–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
605,486
76.4
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
129,991
16.4
3 Chinese
6,397
0.8
4 German
5,673
0.7
5 Tagalog
4,830
0.6
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
4,829
0.6
7 Vietnamese
3,074
0.4
8 Persian
3,059
0.4
9 Japanese
2,853
0.4
10 Korean
2,836
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD19–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
18,570
2
800
5
1,330
7
Asian
50,620
6
11,000
24
25,570
51
Asian Indian
5,830
1
850
17
3,790
65
Cambodian
310
0
Chinese, NT
10,450
1
2,360
26
4,990
48
Filipino
12,160
1
1,640
15
5,940
49
Hmong
570
0
Japanese
8,770
1
1,820
22
2,710
31
Korean
5,270
1
1,650
38
3,070
58
Vietnamese
3,670
0
1,700
48
2,460
67
Latino
181,900
21
59,260
36
72,020
4
Guatemalan
1,920
0
1,180
60
1,690
88
Mexican
144,310
17
50,340
38
58,080
40
Salvadoran
1,600
0
1,020
60
1,390
87
Non-Hispanic White
602,860
71
9,670
2
38,380
6
Armenian
2,380
0
Iranian
3,590
0
810
24
2,230
62
SD19
846,791
100
80,250
10
136,660
16
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 20
Portion of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles, San Fernando)
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TABLE SD20–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
419,958
54.4
2 Speak only English
247,596
32.1
3 Tagalog
23,965
3.1
4 Armenian
19,644
2.5
5 Korean
7,710
1.0
6 Vietnamese
7,002
0.9
7 Chinese
4,082
0.5
8 Thai
4,050
0.5
9 Arabic
3,880
0.5
10 Persian
3,762
0.5
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD20–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
46,350
5
2,090
5
4,140
9
Asian
78,930
9
28,850
39
54,110
69
Asian Indian
7,890
1
2,040
29
5,530
70
Cambodian
940
0
480
54
670
71
Chinese, NT
6,200
1
2,580
45
4,150
67
Filipino
33,140
4
7,750
25
22,350
67
Hmong
30
0
Japanese
5,240
1
860
17
1,210
23
Korean
8,850
1
4,800
55
6,830
77
Vietnamese
8,010
1
4,430
60
6,140
77
Latino
519,760
61
245,050
53
284,950
55
Guatemalan
15,210
2
8,730
55
12,350
81
Mexican
353,200
42
166,940
52
185,200
52
Salvadoran
36,780
4
21,060
57
29,400
80
Non-Hispanic White
210,010
25
22,940
11
43,030
20
Armenian
20,120
2
8,620
46
14,400
72
Iranian
3,550
0
1,560
46
2,820
79
SD20
846,791
100
294,640
38
382,150
45
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 21
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Burbank, Glendale, Los Angeles, Pasadena, etc.)
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TABLE SD21–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
378,756
47.6
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
180,034
22.6
3 Armenian
75,731
9.5
4 Chinese
42,996
5.4
5 Tagalog
27,648
3.5
6 Korean
19,346
2.4
7 Vietnamese
7,634
1.0
8 Russian
6,885
0.9
9 Arabic
6,537
0.8
10 Persian
6,113
0.8
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD21–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
55,650
7
1,650
3
4,060
7
Asian
154,070
18
64,120
44
107,450
70
Asian Indian
6,340
1
1,010
18
4,460
70
Cambodian
1,780
0
1,080
59
1,440
81
Chinese, NT
51,510
6
27,840
58
37,200
72
Filipino
39,760
5
8,180
22
28,020
70
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
12,340
1
3,040
26
3,670
30
Korean
23,120
3
12,060
56
16,880
73
Vietnamese
10,170
1
6,200
66
7,810
77
Latino
220,010
26
80,640
40
106,030
48
Guatemalan
5,610
1
Mexican
138,420
16
49,810
39
60,260
44
Salvadoran
11,670
1
6,850
60
9,740
83
Non-Hispanic White
429,110
51
61,500
15
118,530
28
Armenian
78,770
9
38,400
51
63,380
80
Iranian
10,240
1
4,660
48
8,350
82
SD21
846,791
100
206,710
26
333,720
39
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 22
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Alhambra, Los Angeles, Maywood, South Pasadena, etc.)
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TABLE SD22–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
502,121
65.2
2 Speak only English
158,664
20.6
3 Chinese
44,618
5.8
4 Korean
18,485
2.4
5 Tagalog
14,968
1.9
6 Vietnamese
6,574
0.9
7 Japanese
4,130
0.5
8 Armenian
3,411
0.4
9 Other, unspecified languages
1,910
0.2
10 Thai
1,868
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD22–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
50,280
6
3,570
8
5,590
11
Asian
115,370
14
61,090
56
85,240
74
Asian Indian
2,510
0
650
29
1,740
69
Cambodian
1,640
0
1,000
60
1,290
79
Chinese, NT
49,000
6
28,070
61
36,520
75
Filipino
19,880
2
5,860
32
14,500
73
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
7,660
1
1,990
27
2,410
31
Korean
19,790
2
12,910
68
16,630
84
Vietnamese
8,630
1
5,890
70
7,240
84
Latino
616,710
73
328,540
60
360,060
58
Guatemalan
25,540
3
18,890
69
21,710
85
Mexican
405,200
48
215,830
58
230,370
57
Salvadoran
42,430
5
28,590
65
35,390
83
Non-Hispanic White
72,560
9
8,870
13
15,090
21
Armenian
3,480
0
2,000
60
2,790
80
Iranian
520
0
240
49
410
79
SD22
846,792
100
390,270
52
459,300
54
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 23
Portions of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
(Los Angeles, Oxnard, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, etc.)
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TABLE SD23–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
501,251
62.7
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
143,493
17.9
3 Persian
33,883
4.2
4 Russian
17,271
2.2
5 Tagalog
12,420
1.6
6 Hebrew
10,646
1.3
7 Chinese
9,976
1.2
8 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
9,448
1.2
9 Korean
9,391
1.2
10 German
5,642
0.7
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD23–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
31,080
4
1,320
5
2,730
9
Asian
78,000
9
21,910
30
47,140
60
Asian Indian
7,980
1
1,020
14
5,210
65
Cambodian
290
0
140
47
210
72
Chinese, NT
15,460
2
4,020
28
8,300
54
Filipino
21,140
2
4,610
23
13,390
63
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
10,860
1
3,740
36
4,530
42
Korean
11,680
1
5,440
51
7,970
68
Vietnamese
4,400
1
1,950
49
2,830
64
Latino
179,880
21
66,200
41
78,760
44
Guatemalan
1,810
0
870
47
1,790
99
Mexican
141,180
17
55,880
43
61,670
44
Salvadoran
3,030
0
1,820
61
2,570
85
Non-Hispanic White
568,190
67
40,300
7
110,380
19
Armenian
7,340
1
Iranian
34,820
4
12,240
37
26,830
77
SD23
846,790
100
128,400
16
237,790
28
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 24
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Baldwin Park, El Monte, Los Angeles, West Covina, etc.)
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TABLE SD24–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
405,166
52.3
2 Speak only English
228,818
29.5
3 Chinese
70,229
9.1
4 Vietnamese
21,147
2.7
5 Tagalog
20,926
2.7
6 Japanese
4,710
0.6
7 Korean
4,050
0.5
8 Other Pacific Island languages
2,077
0.3
9 Arabic
2,031
0.3
10 Thai
1,994
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD24–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
25,730
3
730
3
1,280
5
Asian
163,840
19
81,910
53
113,940
70
Asian Indian
3,340
0
910
31
2,240
67
Cambodian
2,540
0
1,290
54
1,880
74
Chinese, NT
80,920
10
47,160
62
58,650
72
Filipino
29,300
3
6,710
24
19,900
68
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
11,420
1
2,000
18
2,220
19
Korean
4,670
1
2,290
53
3,310
71
Vietnamese
25,880
3
16,840
68
20,770
80
Latino
547,860
65
206,680
42
233,640
43
Guatemalan
4,650
1
2,520
52
3,160
68
Mexican
450,810
53
171,990
42
189,890
42
Salvadoran
10,390
1
6,350
62
8,240
793
Non-Hispanic White
117,190
14
6,200
5
11,750
10
Armenian
1,370
0
420
33
850
62
Iranian
500
0
210
44
370
74
SD24
846,792
100
294,320
38
359,120
42
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 25
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Compton, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Inglewood, etc.)
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TABLE SD25–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
410,048
53.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
286,866
37.2
3 Tagalog
14,598
1.9
4 Japanese
7,662
1.0
5 Korean
7,581
1.0
6 Chinese
7,171
0.9
7 Vietnamese
6,960
0.9
8 Other Pacific Island languages
5,068
0.7
9 African languages
3,185
0.4
10 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
3,094
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD25–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
282,110
33
4,310
2
10,110
4
Asian
78,210
9
27,440
37
46,670
60
Asian Indian
4,030
0
880
25
2,740
68
Cambodian
4,390
1
2,440
58
2,950
67
Chinese, NT
9,840
1
3,080
34
5,560
57
Filipino
23,270
3
5,890
27
15,280
66
Hmong
80
0
Japanese
16,640
2
4,300
27
5,260
32
Korean
8,680
1
4,800
55
6,750
78
Vietnamese
8,280
1
4,620
60
6,210
75
Latino
346,920
41
159,970
52
180,690
52
Guatemalan
8,920
1
6,900
75
8,670
97
Mexican
251,460
30
118,840
53
129,770
52
Salvadoran
12,240
1
7,040
58
9,850
80
Non-Hispanic White
145,620
17
5,130
4
14,710
10
Armenian
1,320
0
320
26
730
55
Iranian
2,130
0
660
33
1,600
75
SD25
846,790
100
199,690
26
254,870
30
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 26
Portion of Los Angeles County (Culver City, Los Angeles, etc.)
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TABLE SD26–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
376,730
47.9
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
275,317
35.0
3 Korean
36,705
4.7
4 Tagalog
16,272
2.1
5 Armenian
16,009
2.0
6 Russian
10,245
1.3
7 Persian
6,284
0.8
8 Chinese
6,246
0.8
9 Japanese
5,528
0.7
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
5,337
0.7
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD26–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
251,190
30
7,130
3
19,990
8
Asian
100,140
12
45,130
48
72,050
72
Asian Indian
6,430
1
1,340
23
4,560
71
Cambodian
180
0
90
53
130
72
Chinese, NT
9,270
1
3,360
39
5,940
64
Filipino
21,890
3
5,280
26
15,910
73
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
10,250
1
2,870
29
3,300
32
Korean
44,070
5
27,490
67
35,070
80
Vietnamese
1,910
0
1,000
58
1,370
72
Latino
311,950
37
160,190
57
187,580
60
Guatemalan
17,540
2
12,180
66
17,370
99
Mexican
157,570
19
80,420
56
90,190
57
Salvadoran
33,690
4
21,410
60
28,800
85
Non-Hispanic White
196,190
23
28,790
15
55,460
28
Armenian
17,760
2
10,770
64
14,820
83
Iranian
6,770
1
2,640
41
5,430
80
SD26
846,792
100
240,760
31
331,330
39
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 27
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Bellflower, Downey, Lakewood, Long Beach, etc.)
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TABLE SD27–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
375,148
48.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
296,960
38.2
3 Tagalog
18,119
2.3
4 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
17,322
2.2
5 Korean
15,883
2.0
6 Chinese
12,122
1.6
7 Vietnamese
4,895
0.6
8 Arabic
3,344
0.4
9 Other Pacific Island languages
3,329
0.4
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,463
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD27–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
93,340
11
2,090
3
4,010
4
Asian
110,910
13
41,030
40
68,980
62
Asian Indian
7,390
1
1,730
26
5,040
68
Cambodian
19,000
2
10,550
58
12,220
64
Chinese, NT
14,030
2
5,670
42
8,900
63
Filipino
29,690
4
5,860
21
19,040
64
Hmong
410
0
140
61
130
32
Japanese
7,660
1
1,440
19
1,920
25
Korean
18,340
2
9,570
55
12,820
70
Vietnamese
6,700
1
3,650
58
4,850
72
Latino
381,950
45
156,480
46
180,780
47
Guatemalan
5,430
1
3,890
69
4,720
87
Mexican
294,690
35
123,780
47
138,460
47
Salvadoran
8,610
1
4,920
59
6,670
77
Non-Hispanic White
267,960
32
8,460
3
20,550
8
Armenian
1,110
0
340
32
670
60
Iranian
1,760
0
590
35
1,290
73
SD27
846,792
100
206,700
27
272,760
32
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 28
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Carson, Los Angeles, Redondo Beach, Torrance, etc.)
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TABLE SD28–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
463,437
58.5
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
195,607
24.7
3 Tagalog
23,375
3.0
4 Japanese
16,693
2.1
5 Korean
14,722
1.9
6 Chinese
14,431
1.8
7 Persian
9,173
1.2
8 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
5,793
0.7
9 Other Pacific Island languages
4,384
0.6
10 German
4,268
0.5
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD28–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
63,850
8
1,900
3
5,050
8
Asian
136,970
16
41,460
32
79,390
58
Asian Indian
8,730
1
1,580
20
6,230
71
Cambodian
550
0
280
54
370
67
Chinese, NT
20,380
2
6,980
37
12,010
59
Filipino
38,810
5
9,120
25
25,620
66
Hmong
30
0
Japanese
37,170
4
10,010
28
12,160
33
Korean
19,540
2
9,960
54
14,160
72
Vietnamese
5,240
1
2,770
57
3,730
71
Latino
257,250
30
98,730
43
120,870
47
Guatemalan
4,610
1
3,200
67
4,140
90
Mexican
191,230
23
77,190
44
88,710
46
Salvadoran
5,460
1
3,090
58
4,390
80
Non-Hispanic White
398,390
47
16,460
4
48,390
12
Armenian
2,560
0
740
30
1,550
61
Iranian
9,570
1
3,480
38
7,700
80
SD28
846,790
100
156,450
20
250,990
30
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 29
Portion of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties
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TABLE SD29–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
484,822
61.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
139,514
17.6
3 Chinese
65,848
8.3
4 Korean
22,456
2.8
5 Tagalog
18,217
2.3
6 Vietnamese
6,423
0.8
7 Arabic
5,989
0.8
8 Armenian
5,611
0.7
9 Japanese
4,026
0.5
10 Other Pacific Island languages
3,495
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD29–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
32,860
4
920
3
2,270
7
Asian
175,740
21
69,370
42
116,630
66
Asian Indian
12,190
1
2,590
23
8,270
68
Cambodian
640
0
290
50
420
66
Chinese, NT
66,510
8
31,160
50
45,880
69
Filipino
29,640
4
4,920
17
18,560
63
Hmong
60
0
Japanese
12,630
1
2,350
20
3,620
29
Korean
24,550
3
12,440
54
17,280
70
Vietnamese
7,560
1
3,840
56
5,250
69
Latino
219,630
26
57,290
29
71,690
33
Guatemalan
1,800
0
Mexican
169,690
20
45,710
30
53,380
31
Salvadoran
2,650
0
1,630
62
2,220
84
Non-Hispanic White
428,160
51
12,140
3
33,750
8
Armenian
7,450
1
Iranian
3,700
0
1,180
34
2,660
72
SD29
846,792
100
138,550
18
222,720
26
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 30
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Norwalk, Pico Rivera, South Gate, Whittier, etc.)
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TABLE SD30–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
476,169
61.7
2 Speak only English
243,175
31.5
3 Chinese
12,483
1.6
4 Tagalog
8,413
1.1
5 Korean
7,019
0.9
6 Armenian
3,813
0.5
7 Vietnamese
3,087
0.4
8 Japanese
1,957
0.3
9 Arabic
1,630
0.2
10 German
1,072
0.1
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD30–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
20,420
2
620
3
1,030
5
Asian
53,820
6
20,580
40
34,450
64
Asian Indian
3,500
0
1,020
33
2,410
69
Cambodian
1,110
0
590
56
780
70
Chinese, NT
13,420
2
6,210
50
8,600
64
Filipino
13,540
2
2,710
21
8,640
64
Hmong
40
0
Japanese
6,430
1
980
16
1,260
20
Korean
8,470
1
4,570
56
6,250
74
Vietnamese
3,590
0
2,010
62
2,660
74
Latino
638,350
75
247,870
43
276,550
43
Guatemalan
6,840
1
4,830
68
4,970
73
Mexican
515,400
61
199,250
43
218,080
42
Salvadoran
15,260
2
9,110
60
11,850
78
Non-Hispanic White
139,390
16
6,560
5
12,310
9
Armenian
4,770
1
1,840
41
3,090
65
Iranian
440
0
180
43
320
73
SD30
846,792
100
275,850
36
324,640
38
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 31
Portions of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
(Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, Upland, etc.)
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TABLE SD31–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
559,147
71.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
169,228
21.5
3 Tagalog
6,923
0.9
4 Chinese
6,174
0.8
5 Vietnamese
5,483
0.7
6 Korean
4,914
0.6
7 Arabic
4,526
0.6
8 Other Pacific Island languages
3,427
0.4
9 German
3,332
0.4
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,207
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD31–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
62,870
7
1,020
2
2,760
4
Asian
54,820
6
15,250
30
30,890
56
Asian Indian
5,580
1
1,140
21
3,790
68
Cambodian
890
0
310
51
390
44
Chinese, NT
8,690
1
2,560
32
4,840
56
Filipino
14,600
2
2,030
16
7,300
50
Hmong
50
0
Japanese
4,800
1
720
16
1,160
24
Korean
6,220
1
2,430
41
3,970
64
Vietnamese
6,730
1
3,300
55
4,280
64
Latino
262,620
31
72,440
31
83,570
32
Guatemalan
2,000
0
1,300
60
1,820
91
Mexican
209,510
25
60,720
32
67,330
32
Salvadoran
1,990
0
1,040
53
1,600
80
Non-Hispanic White
474,090
56
8,360
2
21,670
5
Armenian
1,410
0
Iranian
1,500
0
370
27
870
58
SD31
846,792
100
97,530
12
139,110
16
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 32
Portions of Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties
(Fontana, Ontario, Pomona, San Bernardino, etc.)
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TABLE SD32–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
368,062
48.1
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
355,123
46.4
3 Tagalog
7,947
1.0
4 Vietnamese
6,486
0.8
5 Chinese
3,738
0.5
6 Other Pacific Island languages
3,376
0.4
7 Arabic
2,157
0.3
8 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
1,734
0.2
9 German
1,534
0.2
10 African languages
1,504
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD32–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
110,040
13
2,010
2
4,010
4
Asian
43,160
5
14,360
36
25,880
60
Asian Indian
3,340
0
970
31
2,330
70
Cambodian
2,960
0
1,350
54
1,750
59
Chinese, NT
5,620
1
2,180
44
3,410
61
Filipino
13,850
2
2,810
20
8,200
59
Hmong
210
0
Japanese
2,640
0
310
13
500
19
Korean
2,260
0
920
45
1,380
61
Vietnamese
7,300
1
4,270
62
5,510
75
Latino
498,090
59
181,500
41
201,380
40
Guatemalan
3,840
0
2,200
56
2,860
74
Mexican
406,480
48
152,230
42
165,420
41
Salvadoran
6,860
1
3,310
50
4,980
73
Non-Hispanic White
203,770
24
5,410
3
10,140
5
Armenian
480
0
Iranian
440
0
150
38
270
61
SD32
846,792
100
202,700
27
240,380
28
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 33
Portion Orange County
(Anaheim, Fullerton, Mission Viejo, Orange, etc.)
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TABLE SD33–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
546,636
69.7
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
124,486
15.9
3 Korean
15,980
2.0
4 Chinese
14,064
1.8
5 Vietnamese
14,062
1.8
6 Persian
11,416
1.5
7 Tagalog
10,200
1.3
8 Arabic
4,700
0.6
9 German
4,583
0.6
10 Japanese
4,542
0.6
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD33–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
18,460
2
830
5
1,790
10
Asian
108,290
13
33,580
33
66,410
61
Asian Indian
11,160
1
2,080
21
7,700
69
Cambodian
1,040
0
530
56
720
69
Chinese, NT
18,630
2
5,770
34
10,720
58
Filipino
19,030
2
2,530
14
10,310
54
Hmong
50
0
Japanese
13,150
2
2,760
24
4,110
31
Korean
20,170
2
9,930
51
14,430
72
Vietnamese
17,050
2
7,840
50
11,640
68
Latino
171,050
20
56,810
37
74,130
43
Guatemalan
1,720
0
Mexican
130,300
15
46,510
40
56,750
44
Salvadoran
1,980
0
1,330
62
1,830
92
Non-Hispanic White
558,640
66
13,170
3
46,640
8
Armenian
2,630
0
Iranian
11,980
1
3,350
30
8,460
71
SD33
846,792
100
104,120
13
187,820
22
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 34
Portion Orange County
(Anaheim, Buena Park, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, etc.)
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TABLE SD34–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
392,540
51.2
2 Speak only English
239,326
31.2
3 Vietnamese
67,156
8.8
4 Korean
14,198
1.9
5 Tagalog
12,353
1.6
6 Chinese
7,466
1.0
7 Other Pacific Island languages
3,520
0.5
8 Arabic
2,738
0.4
9 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
2,307
0.3
10 Laotian
2,260
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD34–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
21,880
3
1,910
10
3,040
14
Asian
141,730
17
76,870
58
104,440
74
Asian Indian
6,390
1
2,010
36
4,550
71
Cambodian
3,170
0
1,420
50
2,080
66
Chinese, NT
9,780
1
4,790
52
7,310
75
Filipino
19,180
2
4,090
23
12,030
63
Hmong
790
0
410
56
450
57
Japanese
5,030
1
530
12
900
18
Korean
15,130
2
9,100
62
12,070
80
Vietnamese
76,840
9
49,900
70
60,580
79
Latino
495,290
58
248,010
57
279,010
56
Guatemalan
4,230
0
2,490
54
2,860
68
Mexican
420,260
50
216,290
58
240,380
57
Salvadoran
7,350
1
4,970
63
6,110
83
Non-Hispanic White
193,280
23
7,860
4
16,980
9
Armenian
880
0
Iranian
1,130
0
540
51
940
83
SD34
846,792
100
331,570
43
399,620
47
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 35
Portion Orange County
(Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, etc.)
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TABLE SD35–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
555,573
69.7
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
91,251
11.4
3 Vietnamese
40,898
5.1
4 Chinese
23,400
2.9
5 Korean
16,310
2.0
6 Persian
9,519
1.2
7 Japanese
8,304
1.0
8 Tagalog
7,435
0.9
9 German
5,058
0.6
10 Arabic
5,053
0.6
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD35–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
14,030
2
750
6
1,530
11
Asian
148,540
18
58,270
42
94,970
64
Asian Indian
9,640
1
1,630
19
6,460
67
Cambodian
990
0
460
51
650
66
Chinese, NT
27,670
3
9,390
36
16,730
60
Filipino
17,190
2
2,330
15
9,610
56
Hmong
240
0
80
36
100
42
Japanese
20,010
2
4,480
25
6,130
31
Korean
19,360
2
9,890
52
14,650
76
Vietnamese
44,550
5
25,560
61
33,270
75
Latino
126,650
15
42,510
37
54,750
43
Guatemalan
1,340
0
Mexican
93,800
11
34,160
40
40,920
44
Salvadoran
1,980
0
1,300
61
1,770
89
Non-Hispanic White
565,760
67
13,930
3
49,890
9
Armenian
3,460
0
Iranian
9,310
1
2,930
33
7,120
76
SD35
846,792
100
114,860
14
200,290
24
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 36
Portions of Riverside and San Diego Counties
(El Cajon, La Mesa, San Diego, Temecula, etc.)
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TABLE SD36–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
634,779
80.6
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
89,401
11.4
3 Tagalog
11,244
1.4
4 Chinese
5,609
0.7
5 Arabic
4,900
0.6
6 Vietnamese
4,620
0.6
7 German
4,152
0.5
8 Other, unspecified languages
3,981
0.5
9 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,876
0.4
10 Japanese
2,862
0.4
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD36–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
31,330
4
630
2
1,560
5
Asian
55,890
7
13,720
27
29,880
53
Asian Indian
2,960
0
480
19
1,840
62
Cambodian
420
0
190
54
230
55
Chinese, NT
8,350
1
2,510
33
4,490
54
Filipino
24,920
3
3,930
17
12,910
52
Hmong
120
0
40
44
50
42
Japanese
7,090
1
1,370
20
2,480
35
Korean
3,710
0
1,370
40
2,260
61
Vietnamese
5,490
1
2,760
53
3,810
69
Latino
134,520
16
32,820
27
43,980
33
Guatemalan
1,020
0
730
63
1,000
98
Mexican
105,530
12
27,700
29
36,350
34
Salvadoran
520
0
260
50
420
81
Non-Hispanic White
630,500
74
13,040
2
35,220
6
Armenian
1,260
0
Iranian
2,560
0
640
27
1,740
68
SD36
846,792
100
59,000
8
109,220
13
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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Portion of Riverside County
(Corona, Hemet, Moreno Valley, Palm Springs, etc.)
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TABLE SD37–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
559,899
71.4
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
182,182
23.2
3 Tagalog
6,770
0.9
4 German
3,583
0.5
5 Korean
2,981
0.4
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,715
0.3
7 Vietnamese
2,474
0.3
8 Arabic
2,312
0.3
9 Chinese
2,163
0.3
10 Japanese
1,537
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD37–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
68,670
8
1,080
2
2,210
3
Asian
38,460
5
9,240
27
19,940
52
Asian Indian
3,810
0
810
22
2,510
66
Cambodian
970
0
180
36
300
31
Chinese, NT
3,730
0
1,120
33
1,910
51
Filipino
15,120
2
2,130
16
7,360
49
Hmong
760
0
190
41
230
30
Japanese
3,930
0
500
13
990
25
Korean
3,170
0
1,360
43
2,140
68
Vietnamese
3,540
0
1,510
49
2,020
57
Latino
262,330
31
81,990
35
96,000
37
Guatemalan
1,810
0
1,220
60
1,750
97
Mexican
213,310
25
69,360
37
78,780
37
Salvadoran
2,200
0
1,240
55
1,830
83
Non-Hispanic White
483,080
57
7,740
2
25,560
5
Armenian
1,030
0
Iranian
1,020
0
240
25
660
65
SD37
846,791
100
100,250
13
143,830
17
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 38
Portions of Orange and San Diego Counties
(Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, Vista, etc.)
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TABLE SD38–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
557,745
71.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
161,893
20.7
3 Tagalog
13,080
1.7
4 Chinese
6,413
0.8
5 German
4,889
0.6
6 Vietnamese
4,876
0.6
7 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
3,636
0.5
8 Persian
3,419
0.4
9 Japanese
3,294
0.4
10 Other Pacific Island languages
2,436
0.3
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD38–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
32,630
4
960
3
2,100
6
Asian
61,000
7
15,010
27
33,700
55
Asian Indian
4,190
0
710
20
2,600
62
Cambodian
370
0
180
55
220
59
Chinese, NT
9,420
1
2,840
33
5,180
55
Filipino
24,870
3
4,500
19
13,750
55
Hmong
90
0
Japanese
8,800
1
1,730
21
3,200
36
Korean
4,060
0
1,510
41
2,460
61
Vietnamese
6,230
1
3,140
53
4,360
70
Latino
217,420
26
83,230
43
99,500
46
Guatemalan
1,140
0
820
64
1,060
93
Mexican
181,170
21
74,380
46
86,510
48
Salvadoran
1,120
0
500
44
830
74
Non-Hispanic White
544,550
64
8,970
2
33,320
6
Armenian
1,120
0
Iranian
3,280
0
820
27
2,250
69
SD38
846,792
100
107,450
14
166,220
20
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 39
Portions of Orange and San Diego Counties
(Del Mar, Lemon Grove, San Diego, etc.)
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TABLE SD39–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
543,588
68.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
125,463
15.8
3 Tagalog
32,651
4.1
4 Vietnamese
19,180
2.4
5 Chinese
11,682
1.5
6 Japanese
4,987
0.6
7 African languages
4,879
0.6
8 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
4,876
0.6
9 German
4,674
0.6
10 Persian
4,509
0.6
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD39–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
87,910
10
4,150
5
7,220
8
Asian
124,590
15
41,280
36
77,470
62
Asian Indian
4,790
1
640
16
3,020
63
Cambodian
3,360
0
1,900
59
2,170
65
Chinese, NT
16,990
2
5,330
34
10,040
59
Filipino
55,500
7
12,670
25
33,170
60
Hmong
1,290
0
620
57
610
47
Japanese
9,760
1
3,070
34
4,260
44
Korean
5,210
1
1,750
36
3,260
63
Vietnamese
21,310
3
12,800
63
16,170
76
Latino
164,690
19
51,920
35
63,960
39
Guatemalan
880
0
620
62
810
92
Mexican
131,000
15
44,500
38
53,460
41
Salvadoran
670
0
270
40
480
72
Non-Hispanic White
482,250
57
13,080
3
41,360
9
Armenian
1,610
0
Iranian
4,260
1
1,140
29
3,210
75
SD39
846,792
100
110,210
14
189,690
23
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California State Senate District 40
Imperial and portions of Riverside and San Diego Counties
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TABLE SD40–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
410,922
52.8
2 Speak only English
310,924
39.9
3 Tagalog
27,998
3.6
4 Vietnamese
3,603
0.5
5 Other Pacific Island languages
2,971
0.4
6 Laotian
2,811
0.4
7 Japanese
2,685
0.3
8 Chinese
2,257
0.3
9 Korean
2,030
0.3
10 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
1,545
0.2
*For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE SD40–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
55,170
7
1,640
3
2,610
5
Asian
73,060
9
22,170
33
43,960
60
Asian Indian
1,700
0
380
24
1,050
62
Cambodian
1,260
0
Chinese, NT
4,440
1
1,930
48
2,710
61
Filipino
48,260
6
11,310
25
28,620
59
Hmong
160
0
Japanese
5,980
1
1,090
20
1,850
31
Korean
2,990
0
1,180
45
1,890
63
Vietnamese
4,450
1
Latino
512,220
60
207,400
45
225,650
44
Guatemalan
1,180
0
Mexican
453,190
54
190,220
46
206,730
46
Salvadoran
1,790
0
Non-Hispanic White
215,420
25
5,690
3
11,260
5
Armenian
260
0
Iranian
540
0
SD40
846,792
100
234,470
30
279,400
33
*Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
**For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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California Districts (2002)
Percent Limited-English Proficient
Census 2000
U.S. Congress California District 1
Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa,
and portions of Sonoma and Yolo Counties
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TABLE CD1–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
480,845
80.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
81,876
13.6
3 Chinese
5,553
0.9
4 German
3,421
0.6
5 Russian
3,105
0.5
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,955
0.5
7 Italian
2,278
0.4
8 Tagalog
2,152
0.4
9 Vietnamese
1,647
0.3
10 Japanese
1,477
0.2
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD1–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
12,080
2
440
4
790
7
Asian
31,460
5
7,210
25
14,420
46
Asian Indian
3,540
1
Cambodian
350
0
Chinese, NT
8,750
1
Filipino
6,360
1
Hmong
1,200
0
Japanese
4,090
1
Korean
2,180
0
Vietnamese
1,860
0
Latino
114,590
18
41,280
41
49,430
43
Guatemalan
500
0
Mexican
96,130
15
37,780
44
44,690
46
Salvadoran
630
0
Non-Hispanic White
471,400
74
7,710
2
18,690
4
Armenian
800
0
Iranian
730
0
CD1
639,087
100
56,770
9
83,550
13
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 2
Colusa, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yuba,
and portions of Butte and Yolo Counties
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TABLE CD2–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
504,523
84.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
65,085
10.9
3 Other Indic languages
7,491
1.3
4 Hmong
4,104
0.7
5 German
2,688
0.4
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,371
0.2
7 Other Asian languages
1,316
0.2
8 Chinese
1,240
0.2
9 Laotian
1,147
0.2
10 Italian
1,054
0.2
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD2–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
10,630
2
Asian
28,320
4
Asian Indian
9,330
1
Cambodian
310
0
Chinese, NT
2,240
0
Filipino
3,350
1
Hmong
4,930
1
***2,800
***63
***2,890
***59
Japanese
2,690
0
Korean
980
0
Vietnamese
540
0
Latino
89,450
14
32,110
41
36,510
41
Guatemalan
140
0
Mexican
74,590
12
29,100
44
32,450
44
Salvadoran
300
0
Non-Hispanic White
503,100
79
3,700
1
9,490
2
Armenian
480
0
Iranian
210
0
CD2
639,087
100
46,540
8
61,600
10
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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Alpine, Amador, Calaveras,
and portions of Sacramento and Solano Counties
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TABLE CD3–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
505,264
84.6
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
35,328
5.9
3 Russian
6,233
1.0
4 Tagalog
5,724
1.0
5 Chinese
4,500
0.8
6 Other Slavic languages
4,174
0.7
7 Vietnamese
3,759
0.6
8 German
3,578
0.6
9 Other Indic languages
2,715
0.5
10 Korean
2,315
0.4
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD3–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
34,050
5
Asian
48,000
8
Asian Indian
6,700
1
Cambodian
270
0
Chinese, NT
9,080
1
Filipino
14,030
2
Hmong
550
0
Japanese
6,380
1
Korean
3,520
1
Vietnamese
4,960
1
Latino
68,330
11
Guatemalan
270
0
Mexican
49,680
8
Salvadoran
630
0
Non-Hispanic White
494,440
77
14,000
3
27,760
6
Armenian
1,850
0
Iranian
2,340
0
CD3
639,088
100
37,180
6
67,950
11
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
** Estimates include additional adjustment.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 4
El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra,
and portions of Butte and Sacramento Counties
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TABLE CD4–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
542,296
90.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
34,914
5.8
3 German
3,740
0.6
4 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,492
0.4
5 Tagalog
2,155
0.4
6 Hmong
1,809
0.3
7 Japanese
1,248
0.2
8 Italian
1,117
0.2
9 Chinese
1,049
0.2
10 Other Pacific Island languages
912
0.2
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD4–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
9,780
2
Asian
20,510
3
Asian Indian
2,420
0
Cambodian
90
0
Chinese, NT
3,430
1
Filipino
5,190
1
Hmong
2,000
0
Japanese
4,090
1
Korean
1,240
0
Vietnamese
740
0
Latino
56,730
9
12,910
26
15,500
27
Guatemalan
180
0
Mexican
42,560
7
Salvadoran
430
0
Non-Hispanic White
549,500
86
5,620
1
16,110
3
Armenian
1,030
0
Iranian
1,080
0
CD4
639,088
100
23,360
4
40,280
6
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 5
Portion of Sacramento County
(Sacramento, etc.)
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TABLE CD5–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
403,062
68.1
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
81,864
13.8
3 Chinese
17,484
3.0
4 Hmong
16,137
2.7
5 Vietnamese
11,298
1.9
6 Tagalog
8,079
1.4
7 Russian
7,500
1.3
8 Other Asian languages
4,894
0.8
9 Hindi
4,834
0.8
10 Other Slavic languages
3,988
0.7
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD5–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
106,890
17
1,410
1
2,910
3
Asian
111,170
17
44,710
43
59,900
54
Asian Indian
9,970
2
3,030
34
6,730
68
Cambodian
1,110
0
520
53
680
61
Chinese, NT
25,940
4
10,660
46
13,080
50
Filipino
18,970
3
3,450
20
9,010
47
Hmong
17,130
3
9,920
62
10,390
61
Japanese
11,200
2
1,540
14
1,540
14
Korean
2,740
0
890
37
1,580
58
Vietnamese
12,890
2
7,330
61
9,260
72
Latino
132,870
21
36,110
31
42,040
32
Guatemalan
540
0
300
58
370
69
Mexican
105,050
16
30,790
33
35,210
34
Salvadoran
1,230
0
430
36
770
63
Non-Hispanic White
297,430
47
14,740
5
24,360
8
Armenian
1,710
0
Iranian
900
0
300
36
670
74
CD5
639,088
100
97,950
17
130,860
21
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 6
Marin and a portion of Sonoma County
(Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, etc.)
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TABLE CD6–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
485,236
80.5
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
70,818
11.7
3 German
5,123
0.8
4 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
5,006
0.8
5 Chinese
3,773
0.6
6 Italian
3,423
0.6
7 Vietnamese
2,342
0.4
8 Persian
2,301
0.4
9 Persian
2,269
0.3
10 Portuguese or Portug Creole
2,135
0.4
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD6–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
17,290
3
1,130
7
2,150
12
Asian
31,820
5
7,950
27
15,970
50
Asian Indian
3,290
1
750
23
2,600
79
Cambodian
1,110
0
Chinese, NT
8,280
1
1,680
24
3,350
40
Filipino
6,080
1
580
11
2,120
35
Hmong
110
0
Japanese
5,230
1
670
14
1,390
27
Korean
2,410
0
860
38
1,430
59
Vietnamese
2,900
0
1,540
58
2,200
76
Latino
92,720
15
38,130
46
47,710
51
Guatemalan
2,900
0
Mexican
65,900
10
29,140
49
34,980
53
Salvadoran
2,840
0
1,390
53
1,980
70
Non-Hispanic White
501,430
78
7,810
2
31,580
6
Armenian
1,210
0
Iranian
2,570
0
620
26
1,830
71
CD6
639,087
100
54,750
9
96,990
15
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 7
Portions of Contra Costa and Solano Counties
(Pittsburg, Richmond, Vacaville, Vallejo, etc.)
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TABLE CD7–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
416,257
70.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
96,031
16.1
3 Tagalog
34,049
5.7
4 Chinese
8,099
1.4
5 Vietnamese
4,113
0.7
6 Other Indic languages
3,893
0.7
7 Other Pacific Island languages
3,207
0.5
8 Other Asian languages
2,680
0.5
9 Laotian
2,327
0.4
10 German
2,208
0.4
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD7–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
118,690
19
1,760
2
3,490
3
Asian
100,120
16
26,810
29
57,050
57
Asian Indian
7,970
1
2,040
29
5,250
66
Cambodian
470
0
Chinese, NT
14,130
2
4,410
34
7,210
51
Filipino
58,230
9
12,350
23
33,050
57
Hmong
130
0
Japanese
6,010
1
740
13
1,150
19
Korean
2,800
0
760
33
1,500
54
Vietnamese
4,400
1
2,310
52
3,310
75
Latino
136,730
21
47,360
39
59,370
43
Guatemalan
1,440
0
750
45
1,220
85
Mexican
92,580
14
34,370
42
40,310
44
Salvadoran
6,080
1
2,620
46
4,300
71
Non-Hispanic White
294,860
46
5,580
2
15,600
5
Armenian
610
0
Iranian
1,090
0
370
36
790
72
CD7
639,088
100
81,280
14
134,900
21
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 8
Portion of San Francisco County
(San Francisco, etc.)
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TABLE CD8–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
333,661
54.3
2 Chinese
102,121
16.6
3 Spanish or Spanish Creole
83,679
13.6
4 Tagalog
25,862
4.2
5 Russian
12,364
2.0
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
7,423
1.2
7 Vietnamese
7,074
1.2
8 Japanese
5,439
0.9
9 Italian
4,364
0.7
10 Other Pacific Island languages
4,197
0.7
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD8–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
62,180
10
1,500
3
2,930
5
Asian
195,850
31
97,560
52
134,250
69
Asian Indian
5,370
1
990
22
3,230
60
Cambodian
1,220
0
390
49
550
45
Chinese, NT
119,800
19
72,200
61
86,090
72
Filipino
39,500
6
11,630
31
26,280
67
Hmong
30
0
Japanese
10,840
2
2,770
27
4,130
38
Korean
5,850
1
2,270
42
3,780
65
Vietnamese
10,370
2
6,350
64
8,280
80
Latino
100,500
16
41,150
44
54,930
55
Guatemalan
3,060
0
2,030
63
2,730
89
Mexican
45,310
7
17,850
44
21,290
47
Salvadoran
10,020
2
5,600
54
7,930
79
Non-Hispanic White
287,850
45
16,510
6
42,870
15
Armenian
1,610
0
Iranian
1,190
0
220
19
830
70
CD8
639,088
100
156,320
26
234,510
37
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 9
Portion of Alameda County
(Albany, Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont, etc.)
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TABLE CD9–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
397,363
66.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
93,559
15.6
3 Chinese
40,296
6.7
4 Vietnamese
9,159
1.5
5 Tagalog
8,277
1.4
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
4,460
0.7
7 Korean
4,299
0.7
8 African languages
3,542
0.6
9 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
3,253
0.5
10 Japanese
3,251
0.5
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD9–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
179,930
28
3,260
2
6,610
4
Asian
110,260
17
43,780
42
65,700
60
Asian Indian
6,880
1
1,320
22
4,460
65
Cambodian
3,460
1
1,840
51
2,280
66
Chinese, NT
52,970
8
25,380
51
33,110
63
Filipino
14,890
2
3,290
24
8,290
56
Hmong
40
0
Japanese
8,600
1
1,500
19
2,110
25
Korean
6,590
1
2,560
40
4,280
65
Vietnamese
11,650
2
6,560
63
8,160
70
Latino
119,560
19
51,490
48
60,230
50
Guatemalan
1,890
0
1,160
64
1,510
80
Mexican
85,710
13
39,580
52
43,980
51
Salvadoran
3,910
1
2,110
53
3,000
77
Non-Hispanic White
241,100
38
7,460
3
23,420
10
Armenian
860
0
Iranian
2,180
0
580
29
1,580
72
CD9
639,088
100
105,710
18
156,030
24
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 10
Portions of Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento, and Solano Counties
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TABLE CD10–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
465,720
78.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
60,370
10.2
3 Tagalog
13,024
2.2
4 Chinese
11,635
2.0
5 Persian
4,902
0.8
6 German
3,791
0.6
7 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
3,472
0.6
8 Japanese
2,782
0.5
9 Korean
2,559
0.4
10 Vietnamese
2,347
0.4
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD10–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
43,270
7
700
2
1,890
4
Asian
73,000
11
16,960
25
37,790
52
Asian Indian
7,190
1
1,560
25
4,700
65
Cambodian
200
0
Chinese, NT
19,140
3
5,190
29
9,510
50
Filipino
26,440
4
4,200
18
13,290
50
Hmong
220
0
Japanese
9,000
1
1,270
15
2,060
23
Korean
4,380
1
1,330
36
2,420
55
Vietnamese
3,070
0
1,470
49
2,080
68
Latino
96,180
15
27,260
32
35,220
37
Guatemalan
630
0
340
48
560
89
Mexican
66,090
10
22,040
37
26,450
40
Salvadoran
2,250
0
1,000
47
1,580
70
Non-Hispanic White
438,170
69
9,260
2
28,620
7
Armenian
1,550
0
Iranian
3,720
1
1,130
32
2,740
74
CD10
639,088
100
52,780
9
101,730
16
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 11
Portions of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, and Santa Clara Counties
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TABLE CD11–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
455,503
76.8
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
75,774
12.8
3 Chinese
9,633
1.6
4 Tagalog
7,026
1.2
5 Other Indic languages
4,165
0.7
6 Portuguese or Portug Creole
4,063
0.7
7 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
4,048
0.7
8 Vietnamese
3,844
0.6
9 German
3,400
0.6
10 Persian
2,862
0.5
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD11–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
26,270
4
580
2
950
4
Asian
69,160
11
18,600
29
34,090
49
Asian Indian
9,790
2
2,320
27
6,580
67
Cambodian
4,580
1
***2,740
***65
***2,560
***56
Chinese, NT
15,130
2
4,480
31
7,610
50
Filipino
19,320
3
3,000
18
8,200
42
Hmong
1,640
0
Japanese
7,260
1
1,040
15
1,480
20
Korean
2,890
0
1,080
43
1,650
57
Vietnamese
4,420
1
2,220
53
2,690
61
Latino
125,820
20
34,370
30
38,420
31
Guatemalan
330
0
190
59
270
82
Mexican
99,060
16
30,360
34
33,430
34
Salvadoran
720
0
270
44
480
67
Non-Hispanic White
426,020
67
7,280
2
21,180
5
Armenian
890
0
Iranian
2,590
0
660
28
1,730
67
CD11
639,088
100
59,840
10
94,040
15
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
***Estimates include additional adjustment.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 12
Portions of San Francisco and San Mateo Counties
(Daly City, San Francisco, San Mateo, etc.)
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TABLE CD12–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
341,428
56.6
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
73,812
12.2
3 Chinese
65,712
10.9
4 Tagalog
44,133
7.3
5 Russian
8,385
1.4
6 Japanese
6,484
1.1
7 Other Pacific Island languages
5,733
1.0
8 Arabic
5,726
0.9
9 Hindi
5,291
0.9
10 Korean
5,232
0.9
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD12–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
20,640
3
510
3
1,370
7
Asian
198,910
31
63,860
34
124,360
63
Asian Indian
11,080
2
1,860
18
8,490
77
Cambodian
300
0
Chinese, NT
88,740
14
35,570
43
53,740
61
Filipino
69,700
11
15,370
23
44,220
63
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
14,160
2
3,150
24
4,550
32
Korean
7,500
1
2,510
39
4,770
64
Vietnamese
4,670
1
2,420
51
3,680
79
Latino
100,490
16
33,620
36
48,160
48
Guatemalan
2,340
0
1,250
52
1,980
85
Mexican
48,130
8
16,960
39
21,190
44
Salvadoran
8,180
1
4,360
50
6,780
83
Non-Hispanic White
325,770
51
15,160
5
45,180
14
Armenian
2,470
0
Iranian
3,050
0
760
27
2,140
70
CD12
639,088
100
112,810
19
219,270
34
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 13
Portion of Alameda County
(Alameda, Fremont, Hayward, San Leandro, etc.)
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TABLE CD13–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
325,605
54.9
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
88,558
14.9
3 Chinese
47,601
8.0
4 Tagalog
36,783
6.2
5 Vietnamese
11,455
1.9
6 Other Indic languages
10,795
1.8
7 Hindi
10,358
1.7
8 Persian
8,482
1.4
9 Korean
7,343
1.2
10 Other Asian languages
7,198
1.2
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD13–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
47,830
7
1,240
3
3,310
7
Asian
199,290
31
66,960
36
132,790
67
Asian Indian
37,010
6
8,200
25
28,220
76
Cambodian
820
0
370
43
570
70
Chinese, NT
61,200
10
27,240
49
39,250
64
Filipino
61,940
10
13,610
23
38,720
63
Hmong
140
0
Japanese
8,220
1
1,020
14
1,740
21
Korean
8,190
1
3,690
46
5,780
71
Vietnamese
13,880
2
7,170
56
9,770
70
Latino
134,790
21
43,020
36
51,830
38
Guatemalan
1,130
0
540
50
920
81
Mexican
94,600
15
33,080
39
38,260
40
Salvadoran
3,070
0
1,620
52
2,390
78
Non-Hispanic White
266,940
42
12,230
5
28,890
11
Armenian
820
0
Iranian
2,560
0
610
26
1,680
66
CD13
639,088
100
122,560
21
215,140
34
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 14
Portions of San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties
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TABLE CD14–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
391,673
65.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
87,670
14.6
3 Chinese
31,759
5.3
4 Tagalog
7,963
1.3
5 Other Asian languages
7,268
1.2
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
6,681
1.1
7 Japanese
6,467
1.1
8 Hindi
5,786
1.0
9 German
5,586
0.9
10 Russian
5,554
0.9
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD14–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
22,890
4
1,010
5
2,740
12
Asian
113,520
18
30,310
29
72,460
64
Asian Indian
25,050
4
3,420
16
19,490
78
Cambodian
160
0
Chinese, NT
41,910
7
13,380
34
26,200
63
Filipino
14,630
2
2,800
21
8,640
59
Hmong
30
0
Japanese
13,990
2
3,570
27
5,170
37
Korean
7,460
1
3,290
48
5,340
72
Vietnamese
5,930
1
2,680
51
4,130
70
Latino
112,010
18
48,270
48
58,120
52
Guatemalan
1,560
0
Mexican
82,770
13
38,440
52
43,330
52
Salvadoran
3,940
1
1,750
44
2,890
73
Non-Hispanic White
394,940
62
12,220
3
46,790
12
Armenian
1,550
0
Iranian
5,020
1
1,230
25
3,650
73
CD14
639,088
100
92,480
15
180,690
28
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 15
Portion of Santa Clara County
(Cupertino, Milpitas, San Jose, Santa Clara, etc.)
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TABLE CD15–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
338,187
56.8
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
68,265
11.5
3 Chinese
49,795
8.4
4 Vietnamese
31,431
5.3
5 Tagalog
21,078
3.5
6 Korean
9,996
1.7
7 Other Asian languages
8,848
1.5
8 Other Indic languages
8,499
1.4
9 Hindi
6,342
1.1
10 Persian
6,138
1.0
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD15–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
19,680
3
1,160
7
2,800
14
Asian
200,950
31
75,160
41
137,150
68
Asian Indian
31,450
5
5,540
20
24,480
78
Cambodian
1,060
0
570
57
740
70
Chinese, NT
60,660
9
26,910
48
41,350
68
Filipino
36,180
6
8,520
25
22,760
63
Hmong
100
0
Japanese
15,530
2
3,210
22
4,740
31
Korean
12,740
2
5,830
49
9,380
74
Vietnamese
37,680
6
21,330
63
28,040
74
Latino
110,140
17
32,620
33
38,820
35
Guatemalan
530
0
270
56
440
83
Mexican
84,520
13
27,140
35
30,070
36
Salvadoran
1,260
0
570
49
950
75
Non-Hispanic White
317,710
50
12,960
4
37,890
12
Armenian
1,530
0
Iranian
6,660
1
1,900
30
4,860
73
CD15
639,088
100
121,640
20
216,100
34
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 16
Portion of Santa Clara County
(San Jose, etc.)
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TABLE CD16–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
271,548
46.1
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
170,012
28.8
3 Vietnamese
53,068
9.0
4 Tagalog
23,740
4.0
5 Chinese
18,786
3.2
6 Other Indic languages
5,839
1.0
7 Portuguese or Portug Creole
5,447
0.9
8 Other Pacific Island languages
3,846
0.7
9 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
3,698
0.6
10 Korean
3,225
0.5
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD16–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
27,070
4
1,330
6
2,670
10
Asian
162,600
25
69,030
46
110,260
68
Asian Indian
16,250
3
3,620
26
11,140
69
Cambodian
4,160
1
2,110
54
2,830
68
Chinese, NT
25,000
4
11,500
48
17,400
70
Filipino
39,930
6
10,560
28
25,050
63
Hmong
130
0
Japanese
8,180
1
1,220
16
1,790
22
Korean
4,280
1
1,900
48
2,960
69
Vietnamese
62,090
10
37,460
66
46,950
76
Latino
240,400
38
89,710
41
102,200
43
Guatemalan
760
0
330
47
480
63
Mexican
200,850
31
77,990
49
86,670
43
Salvadoran
2,480
0
1,130
46
1,760
71
Non-Hispanic White
217,410
34
8,650
4
22,020
10
Armenian
610
0
Iranian
2,950
0
820
29
1,990
67
CD16
639,088
100
167,940
29
236,360
37
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 17
Monterey, San Benito, and a portion of Santa Cruz Counties
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TABLE CD17–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
340,662
57.6
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
210,895
35.6
3 Tagalog
7,285
1.2
4 German
3,847
0.7
5 Italian
2,971
0.5
6 Korean
2,965
0.5
7 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,712
0.5
8 Chinese
2,625
0.4
9 Japanese
2,597
0.4
10 Vietnamese
1,974
0.3
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD17–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
21,780
3
930
5
1,330
6
Asian
41,960
7
9,980
27
19,270
46
Asian Indian
2,700
0
Cambodian
150
0
Chinese, NT
5,120
1
Filipino
18,770
3
3,500
21
8,180
44
Hmong
50
0
Japanese
7,730
1
Korean
4,280
1
Vietnamese
2,430
0
Latino
273,890
43
121,910
50
128,180
47
Guatemalan
420
0
Mexican
235,910
37
111,830
52
116,490
49
Salvadoran
2,250
0
Non-Hispanic White
309,040
48
6,670
2
18,120
6
Armenian
780
0
Iranian
810
0
CD17
639,088
100
138,830
24
166,360
26
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 18
Merced and portions of Fresno,
Madera, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties
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TABLE CD18–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
330,977
56.7
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
185,416
31.7
3 Hmong
11,191
1.9
4 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
8,401
1.4
5 Portuguese or Portug Creole
7,797
1.3
6 Tagalog
7,720
1.3
7 Other Indic languages
4,900
0.8
8 Laotian
4,326
0.7
9 Vietnamese
3,562
0.6
10 Other Pacific Island languages
2,915
0.5
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD18–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
43,160
7
1,030
3
1,090
3
Asian
69,720
11
29,330
46
38,030
55
Asian Indian
8,430
1
3,190
44
5,430
64
Cambodian
9,170
1
***5,010
***57
***5,600
***61
Chinese, NT
4,460
1
Filipino
19,810
3
5,190
29
9,350
47
Hmong
11,900
2
***6,990
***62
***6,980
***59
Japanese
2,480
0
Korean
800
0
Vietnamese
4,390
1
Latino
267,920
42
96,010
40
103,070
38
Guatemalan
580
0
Mexican
229,390
36
86,980
42
92,860
40
Salvadoran
1,000
0
Non-Hispanic White
264,640
41
7,130
3
12,200
5
Armenian
500
0
Iranian
130
0
CD18
639,088
100
133,350
23
154,830
24
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
***Estimates include additional adjustment.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 19
Mariposa, Tuolomne, and portions of
Fresno, Madera, and Stanislaus Counties
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TABLE CD19–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
432,722
73.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
112,969
19.1
3 Other, unspecified languages
5,362
0.9
4 Other Indic languages
4,807
0.8
5 Hmong
4,673
0.8
6 Portuguese or Portug Creole
4,368
0.7
7 Chinese
3,017
0.5
8 Tagalog
2,813
0.5
9 Armenian
2,492
0.4
10 German
2,394
0.4
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD19–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
26,470
4
Asian
35,230
6
Asian Indian
8,010
1
Cambodian
990
0
Chinese, NT
4,980
1
Filipino
6,840
1
Hmong
4,730
1
Japanese
4,050
1
Korean
1,400
0
Vietnamese
1,700
0
Latino
180,430
28
51,140
32
56,140
31
Guatemalan
300
0
Mexican
152,710
24
45,650
33
49,740
33
Salvadoran
660
0
Non-Hispanic White
397,990
62
9,420
2
18,610
5
Armenian
6,090
1
Iranian
1,420
0
CD19
639,088
100
72,050
12
92,620
15
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 20
Kings and portions of Fresno and Kern Counties
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TABLE CD20–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
287,978
49.7
2 Speak only English
250,641
43.3
3 Hmong
11,347
2.0
4 Tagalog
6,178
1.1
5 Other Pacific Island languages
5,042
0.9
6 Laotian
3,432
0.6
7 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
2,724
0.5
8 Other Indic languages
2,094
0.4
9 Portuguese or Portug Creole
1,915
0.3
10 Arabic
840
0.1
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD20–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
52,080
8
1,720
4
1,320
3
Asian
42,260
7
19,330
51
24,030
57
Asian Indian
3,450
1
Cambodian
3,540
1
***1,720
***56
***1,930
**55
Chinese, NT
1,640
0
560
37
800
49
Filipino
11,940
2
4,090
38
7,020
59
Hmong
12,720
2
***7,890
***67
***8,350
***66
Japanese
2,000
0
260
14
320
16
Korean
450
0
Vietnamese
870
0
Latino
403,520
63
155,240
43
154,360
38
Guatemalan
820
0
Mexican
347,140
54
137,050
43
136,210
39
Salvadoran
3,000
0
Non-Hispanic White
144,370
23
3,560
3
4,230
3
Armenian
1,850
0
Iranian
30
0
CD20
639,088
100
180,700
31
184,830
29
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
***Estimates include additional adjustment.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 21
Tulare and portions of Fresno County
(Clovis, Fresno, Reedley, etc)
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TABLE CD21–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
362,157
61.8
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
185,890
31.7
3 Hmong
8,242
1.4
4 Portuguese or Portug Creole
4,274
0.7
5 Tagalog
3,597
0.6
6 Laotian
2,396
0.4
7 Other Indic languages
2,250
0.4
8 Other Asian languages
1,961
0.3
9 German
1,680
0.3
10 Chinese
1,475
0.3
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD21–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
17,340
3
510
3
910
5
Asian
37,940
6
14,230
40
19,410
51
Asian Indian
4,060
1
1,340
41
2,370
58
Cambodian
1,310
0
Chinese, NT
3,090
0
960
34
1,350
44
Filipino
8,200
1
2,420
30
4,450
54
Hmong
8,800
1
4,480
56
4,410
50
Japanese
4,440
1
510
13
560
13
Korean
1,010
0
330
31
630
62
Vietnamese
1,190
0
Latino
277,110
43
91,850
38
97,180
35
Guatemalan
300
0
Mexican
240,390
38
82,450
38
86,810
36
Salvadoran
880
0
Non-Hispanic White
307,830
48
4,910
2
9,810
3
Armenian
3,790
1
Iranian
350
0
CD21
639,088
100
110,450
19
125,930
20
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 22
Portions of Kern, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo Counties
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TABLE CD22–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
487,118
82.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
82,392
13.9
3 Tagalog
3,475
0.6
4 Other Indic languages
2,281
0.4
5 Chinese
2,030
0.3
6 German
1,987
0.3
7 Other Pacific Island languages
1,842
0.3
8 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,732
0.3
9 Arabic
1,464
0.2
10 Korean
1,404
0.2
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD22–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
41,250
6
1,020
3
1,210
3
Asian
24,600
4
5,900
27
12,000
49
Asian Indian
4,500
1
1,610
41
3,100
69
Cambodian
470
0
Chinese, NT
3,100
0
810
26
1,420
46
Filipino
8,420
1
1,300
17
3,860
46
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
2,560
0
320
13
560
22
Korean
2,310
0
800
41
1,230
53
Vietnamese
1,310
0
Latino
134,440
21
32,590
27
36,510
27
Guatemalan
690
0
Mexican
105,940
17
26,620
28
29,320
28
Salvadoran
1,410
0
Non-Hispanic White
440,710
69
4,570
1
10,700
2
Armenian
970
0
Iranian
340
0
CD22
639,088
100
42,410
7
58,850
9
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 23
Portions of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties
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TABLE CD23–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
361,051
60.6
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
196,824
33.0
3 Tagalog
10,529
1.8
4 German
3,132
0.5
5 Chinese
2,844
0.5
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,788
0.5
7 Japanese
2,200
0.4
8 Korean
1,637
0.3
9 Vietnamese
1,540
0.3
10 Other Pacific Island languages
1,489
0.3
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD23–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
17,130
3
1,030
7
1,370
8
Asian
39,300
6
10,340
28
21,320
54
Asian Indian
2,280
0
290
16
1,340
59
Cambodian
200
0
Chinese, NT
5,130
1
1,160
26
2,550
50
Filipino
19,270
3
4,830
27
10,810
56
Hmong
160
0
Japanese
5,560
1
930
18
1,350
24
Korean
2,610
0
780
32
1,640
63
Vietnamese
2,430
0
Latino
266,510
42
107,510
45
117,160
44
Guatemalan
990
0
Mexican
232,950
36
98,640
47
106,710
46
Salvadoran
1,060
0
Non-Hispanic White
322,300
50
5,430
2
18,690
6
Armenian
1,110
0
Iranian
1,220
0
CD23
639,088
100
123,260
21
157,390
25
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 24
Portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties
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TABLE CD24–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
457,567
76.9
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
98,299
16.5
3 Chinese
4,340
0.7
4 German
3,811
0.6
5 Tagalog
3,572
0.6
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,787
0.5
7 Vietnamese
2,290
0.4
8 Persian
2,249
0.4
9 Japanese
2,056
0.3
10 Korean
1,884
0.3
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD24–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
14,180
2
510
4
830
6
Asian
36,230
6
7,830
24
18,300
51
Asian Indian
4,260
1
720
18
2,970
70
Cambodian
230
0
Chinese, NT
6,980
1
1,590
27
3,250
47
Filipino
9,290
1
1,210
15
4,480
48
Hmong
450
0
Japanese
6,230
1
1,260
22
1,870
30
Korean
3,560
1
1,070
40
1,970
55
Vietnamese
2,660
0
1,210
49
1,730
65
Latino
142,690
22
43,810
34
52,250
37
Guatemalan
1,330
0
770
58
1,140
86
Mexican
113,270
18
36,960
36
41,830
37
Salvadoran
1,330
0
860
61
1,150
86
Non-Hispanic White
451,040
71
6,730
3
25,330
6
Armenian
1,470
0
Iranian
2,520
0
600
26
1,530
61
CD24
639,088
100
58,740
10
96,400
15
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 25
Inyo, Mono, and portions of Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties
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TABLE CD25–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
437,440
74.5
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
114,223
19.4
3 Tagalog
7,025
1.2
4 Armenian
3,262
0.6
5 German
2,908
0.5
6 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,068
0.4
7 Korean
2,041
0.3
8 Arabic
1,907
0.3
9 Chinese
1,589
0.3
10 Persian
1,398
0.2
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD25–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
58,310
9
Asian
31,760
5
Asian Indian
3,000
0
Cambodian
290
0
Chinese, NT
3,550
1
Filipino
13,800
2
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
4,200
1
Korean
3,320
1
Vietnamese
1,380
0
Latino
173,510
27
49,060
35
60,280
35
Guatemalan
2,530
0
Mexican
120,490
19
34,600
32
40,400
34
Salvadoran
4,430
1
Non-Hispanic White
380,320
60
6,730
2
19,290
5
Armenian
4,110
1
Iranian
1,890
0
CD25
639,087
100
62,840
11
97,280
15
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 26
Portions of Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties
(Arcadia, Glendora, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, etc)
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TABLE CD26–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
397,321
66.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
96,419
16.1
3 Chinese
42,232
7.0
4 Korean
11,199
1.9
5 Tagalog
9,012
1.5
6 Arabic
5,110
0.9
7 Vietnamese
4,711
0.8
8 Armenian
3,682
0.6
9 Japanese
3,308
0.6
10 Other Pacific Island languages
2,835
0.5
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD26–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
33,400
5
620
2
1,700
5
Asian
106,980
17
42,510
42
70,340
66
Asian Indian
6,460
1
1,290
22
4,320
67
Cambodian
390
0
180
53
250
64
Chinese, NT
42,740
7
19,710
49
28,830
67
Filipino
16,160
3
2,400
16
9,690
60
Hmong
50
0
Japanese
8,030
1
1,600
21
2,420
30
Korean
12,300
2
6,180
54
8,350
68
Vietnamese
5,240
1
2,920
62
3,770
72
Latino
156,200
24
36,640
26
46,430
30
Guatemalan
1,360
0
760
54
1,230
90
Mexican
117,150
18
27,860
26
32,400
28
Salvadoran
2,070
0
1,170
59
1,670
81
Non-Hispanic White
350,190
55
8,970
3
25,240
7
Armenian
5,510
1
Iranian
2,700
0
770
30
1,780
66
CD26
639,088
100
87,550
15
142,100
22
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 27
Portion of Los Angeles County (Burbank, Los Angeles, etc)
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TABLE CD27–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
292,688
49.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
186,660
31.4
3 Tagalog
16,127
2.7
4 Armenian
15,764
2.7
5 Korean
11,426
1.9
6 Persian
10,813
1.8
7 Vietnamese
6,659
1.1
8 Chinese
5,923
1.0
9 Russian
5,807
1.0
10 Arabic
5,363
0.9
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD27–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
34,750
5
1,160
4
2,910
8
Asian
76,250
12
25,240
35
50,690
66
Asian Indian
9,240
1
1,890
23
6,340
69
Cambodian
490
0
250
53
350
71
Chinese, NT
8,320
1
3,020
39
5,140
62
Filipino
24,320
4
4,510
19
15,860
65
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
6,270
1
1,270
21
1,610
26
Korean
13,170
2
6,520
52
9,440
72
Vietnamese
7,590
1
4,060
58
5,680
75
Latino
232,960
36
96,440
46
120,230
52
Guatemalan
7,380
1
4,530
59
7,180
97
Mexican
146,390
23
59,790
41
69,310
47
Salvadoran
16,540
3
9,790
59
13,710
83
Non-Hispanic White
302,960
47
25,430
9
56,930
19
Armenian
17,050
3
5,760
36
10,940
64
Iranian
10,540
2
4,460
44
8,330
79
CD27
639,088
100
146,570
25
228,590
36
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 28
Portion of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles, San Fernando, etc)
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TABLE CD28–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
296,151
50.5
2 Speak only English
208,925
35.7
3 Armenian
17,556
3.0
4 Tagalog
13,642
2.3
5 Russian
7,340
1.3
6 Persian
5,418
0.9
7 Hebrew
4,044
0.7
8 Thai
3,618
0.6
9 Korean
3,524
0.6
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
3,252
0.6
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD28–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
31,790
5
1,600
6
3,110
10
Asian
43,720
7
15,430
38
29,680
68
Asian Indian
3,380
1
800
27
2,420
72
Cambodian
560
0
280
53
400
71
Chinese, NT
3,780
1
1,440
41
2,440
65
Filipino
19,280
3
4,820
27
13,220
69
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
4,130
1
1,060
27
1,330
32
Korean
4,650
1
2,420
55
3,480
75
Vietnamese
2,440
0
1,330
60
1,820
75
Latino
355,620
56
171,870
54
198,050
56
Guatemalan
10,450
2
5,870
54
7,940
76
Mexican
242,660
38
118,890
54
130,730
54
Salvadoran
24,750
4
14,040
56
19,590
79
Non-Hispanic White
213,350
33
23,670
12
50,880
24
Armenian
19,730
3
8,770
47
14,530
74
Iranian
5,750
1
1,960
36
4,560
79
CD28
639,087
100
211,680
36
281,180
44
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 29
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Alhambra, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, etc)
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TABLE CD29–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
251,851
41.9
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
126,890
21.1
3 Chinese
69,073
11.5
4 Armenian
66,892
11.1
5 Tagalog
16,682
2.8
6 Korean
16,366
2.7
7 Vietnamese
11,436
1.9
8 Arabic
5,068
0.8
9 Japanese
4,887
0.8
10 Persian
3,452
0.6
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD29–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
43,520
7
1,290
3
3,060
7
Asian
162,010
25
79,070
52
117,090
72
Asian Indian
4,890
1
810
19
3,440
70
Cambodian
1,150
0
630
58
900
78
Chinese, NT
78,680
12
44,990
62
58,460
74
Filipino
23,120
4
4,610
21
16,670
72
Hmong
0
0
Japanese
11,420
2
2,680
24
3,150
28
Korean
19,220
3
10,160
57
14,250
74
Vietnamese
14,480
2
10,060
70
12,140
84
Latino
167,010
26
57,720
38
74,310
44
Guatemalan
3,020
0
Mexican
113,430
18
38,060
37
45,320
40
Salvadoran
6,580
1
3,890
61
5,380
82
Non-Hispanic White
276,300
43
48,660
18
88,850
32
Armenian
67,500
11
33,880
53
55,450
82
Iranian
7,370
1
3,520
50
6,090
83
CD29
639,088
100
184,660
31
280,140
44
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 30
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, etc)
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TABLE CD30–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
422,117
69.0
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
45,728
7.5
3 Persian
34,173
5.6
4 Russian
18,009
2.9
5 Chinese
10,935
1.8
6 Korean
10,262
1.7
7 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
9,606
1.6
8 Hebrew
8,658
1.4
9 Japanese
5,650
0.9
10 German
5,466
0.9
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD30–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
20,900
3
830
4
2,220
11
Asian
66,390
10
17,950
28
39,900
60
Asian Indian
7,780
1
880
13
5,030
65
Cambodian
210
0
100
53
120
57
Chinese, NT
16,350
3
4,160
27
8,790
54
Filipino
9,540
1
1,340
15
5,970
63
Hmong
10
0
Japanese
10,370
2
4,220
42
4,960
48
Korean
12,600
2
5,960
51
8,740
69
Vietnamese
3,140
0
1,310
46
1,900
61
Latino
52,880
8
12,680
26
21,190
40
Guatemalan
1,360
0
Mexican
29,520
5
6,970
26
9,400
32
Salvadoran
2,150
0
1,280
61
1,850
86
Non-Hispanic White
507,290
79
39,300
8
106,940
21
Armenian
5,090
1
1,290
27
2,820
55
Iranian
35,590
6
12,450
37
27,490
77
CD30
639,088
100
69,280
11
168,620
26
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 31
Portion of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles)
C A L I F O R N I A S P E A K S : L A N G U A G E D I V E R S I T Y A N D E N G L I S H P R O F I C I E N C Y B Y L E G I S L AT I V E D I S T R I C T
TABLE CD31–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
375,065
64.5
2 Speak only English
113,561
19.5
3 Tagalog
25,400
4.4
4 Chinese
18,458
3.2
5 Korean
17,738
3.0
6 Armenian
7,508
1.3
7 Vietnamese
3,675
0.6
8 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
2,236
0.4
9 Japanese
2,171
0.4
10 Thai
2,133
0.4
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD31–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
33,440
5
2,900
10
4,990
15
Asian
95,150
15
45,270
51
70,040
74
Asian Indian
2,490
0
740
31
1,950
78
Cambodian
2,340
0
1,480
60
1,930
82
Chinese, NT
21,870
3
12,900
61
16,220
74
Filipino
34,590
5
9,230
29
24,860
72
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
4,550
1
940
22
1,270
28
Korean
20,730
3
13,330
68
17,470
84
Vietnamese
5,340
1
3,310
68
4,150
78
Latino
448,410
70
235,880
59
267,910
60
Guatemalan
23,020
4
15,940
65
20,450
89
Mexican
261,760
41
135,720
57
149,680
57
Salvadoran
41,240
6
28,050
65
35,490
86
Non-Hispanic White
69,160
11
12,610
19
20,500
30
Armenian
8,020
1
4,660
61
6,560
82
Iranian
390
0
210
55
330
85
CD31
639,088
100
294,610
51
359,560
56
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 32
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Baldwin Park, El Monte, Rosemead, West Covina, etc.)
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TABLE CD32–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
289,883
49.6
2 Speak only English
185,008
31.7
3 Chinese
52,219
8.9
4 Vietnamese
17,877
3.1
5 Tagalog
16,948
2.9
6 Japanese
3,257
0.6
7 Korean
2,644
0.5
8 Arabic
1,842
0.3
9 Thai
1,612
0.3
10 Other Pacific Island languages
1,524
0.3
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD32–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
20,710
3
540
3
1,000
5
Asian
125,670
20
61,810
53
87,030
69
Asian Indian
2,770
0
760
31
1,860
67
Cambodian
1,930
0
950
52
1,410
73
Chinese, NT
60,250
9
34,430
61
43,130
72
Filipino
23,570
4
5,420
24
16,130
68
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
8,390
1
1,420
17
1,660
20
Korean
2,690
0
1,340
53
1,900
71
Vietnamese
21,600
3
13,640
68
17,000
79
Latino
398,020
62
148,530
42
169,030
42
Guatemalan
3,220
1
1,870
56
2,330
72
Mexican
327,110
51
124,380
42
137,750
42
Salvadoran
6,940
1
4,210
62
5,470
79
Non-Hispanic White
100,780
16
4,890
5
9,320
9
Armenian
1,170
0
350
32
740
63
Iranian
380
0
150
42
280
74
CD32
639,087
100
214,840
37
266,160
42
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 33
Portion of Los Angeles County (Culver City, Los Angeles, etc)
C A L I F O R N I A S P E A K S : L A N G U A G E D I V E R S I T Y A N D E N G L I S H P R O F I C I E N C Y B Y L E G I S L AT I V E D I S T R I C T
TABLE CD33–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
299,280
50.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
191,139
32.1
3 Korean
32,981
5.5
4 Armenian
13,160
2.2
5 Tagalog
11,678
2.0
6 Chinese
6,023
1.0
7 Japanese
4,877
0.8
8 African languages
4,397
0.7
9 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
4,206
0.7
10 Russian
4,065
0.7
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD33–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
205,020
32
5,880
3
17,520
9
Asian
84,260
13
38,140
48
59,520
71
Asian Indian
5,610
1
1,070
21
3,810
68
Cambodian
150
0
80
57
110
73
Chinese, NT
8,670
1
3,150
38
5,440
63
Filipino
15,650
2
3,600
24
11,220
72
Hmong
0
0
Japanese
9,950
2
2,540
26
2,910
29
Korean
37,910
6
23,950
68
30,000
79
Vietnamese
1,740
0
920
59
1,260
72
Latino
221,100
35
110,650
56
132,410
60
Guatemalan
12,250
2
Mexican
111,110
17
55,350
54
63,350
57
Salvadoran
23,900
4
14,680
60
19,960
84
Non-Hispanic White
139,110
22
17,600
13
34,130
25
Armenian
14,170
2
8,580
63
11,760
83
Iranian
1,410
0
600
44
1,160
82
CD33
639,088
100
170,580
29
239,360
38
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 34
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Bellflower, Downey, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, etc.)
C A L I F O R N I A S P E A K S : L A N G U A G E D I V E R S I T Y A N D E N G L I S H P R O F I C I E N C Y B Y L E G I S L AT I V E D I S T R I C T
TABLE CD34–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
401,718
69.4
2 Speak only English
137,774
23.8
3 Korean
7,912
1.4
4 Tagalog
7,370
1.3
5 Chinese
6,661
1.2
6 Arabic
2,453
0.4
7 Japanese
2,016
0.3
8 Vietnamese
1,399
0.2
9 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,262
0.2
10 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
1,127
0.2
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD34–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
33,080
5
1,230
4
2,160
7
Asian
38,810
6
18,790
52
27,340
70
Asian Indian
2,050
0
590
33
1,420
69
Cambodian
1,070
0
650
64
740
69
Chinese, NT
7,980
1
5,330
69
6,450
81
Filipino
10,460
2
2,810
28
7,370
70
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
3,620
1
980
28
1,020
28
Korean
9,010
1
4,940
58
6,810
76
Vietnamese
2,100
0
1,270
66
1,630
78
Latino
493,490
77
239,860
55
263,250
53
Guatemalan
10,540
2
8,240
74
8,580
81
Mexican
372,840
58
184,540
54
198,380
53
Salvadoran
17,090
3
10,310
63
12,970
76
Non-Hispanic White
77,220
12
5,370
7
9,610
12
Armenian
430
0
160
39
280
65
Iranian
490
0
210
45
380
78
CD34
639,088
100
264,360
46
301,580
47
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 35
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Los Angeles, etc)
C A L I F O R N I A S P E A K S : L A N G U A G E D I V E R S I T Y A N D E N G L I S H P R O F I C I E N C Y B Y L E G I S L AT I V E D I S T R I C T
TABLE CD35–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
288,196
49.8
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
251,835
43.5
3 Tagalog
5,396
0.9
4 Vietnamese
5,272
0.9
5 Japanese
4,617
0.8
6 Korean
4,549
0.8
7 African languages
2,815
0.5
8 Chinese
2,751
0.5
9 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,683
0.3
10 Other Pacific Island languages
1,609
0.3
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD35–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
229,030
36
4,330
2
10,300
4
Asian
41,260
6
14,610
37
22,900
56
Asian Indian
2,730
0
710
29
1,870
68
Cambodian
230
0
120
57
150
65
Chinese, NT
4,240
1
1,590
40
2,570
61
Filipino
9,210
1
1,880
22
5,790
63
Hmong
30
0
Japanese
11,750
2
2,710
24
2,780
24
Korean
5,320
1
2,960
58
4,080
77
Vietnamese
6,140
1
3,520
61
4,720
77
Latino
302,810
47
145,780
55
166,770
55
Guatemalan
10,150
2
7,850
73
9,560
94
Mexican
203,740
32
98,970
54
109,500
54
Salvadoran
15,510
2
9,270
58
12,910
83
Non-Hispanic White
73,240
11
3,190
5
7,870
11
Armenian
830
0
230
29
480
58
Iranian
700
0
260
39
550
79
CD35
639,088
100
168,100
29
208,190
33
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 36
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Los Angeles, Redondo Beach, Torrance, etc.)
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TABLE CD36–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
359,689
60.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
143,905
24.1
3 Japanese
13,980
2.3
4 Korean
13,013
2.2
5 Chinese
11,939
2.0
6 Tagalog
8,486
1.4
7 Persian
4,920
0.8
8 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
4,150
0.7
9 German
3,412
0.6
10 Arabic
3,290
0.6
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD36–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
31,500
5
1,210
4
3,110
10
Asian
97,970
15
30,480
33
55,360
57
Asian Indian
6,610
1
1,260
21
4,720
71
Cambodian
250
0
140
58
180
72
Chinese, NT
16,300
3
5,630
37
9,560
59
Filipino
17,420
3
3,210
20
11,020
63
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
31,300
5
8,440
28
10,290
33
Korean
17,060
3
8,780
54
12,360
72
Vietnamese
3,890
1
2,100
58
2,790
72
Latino
193,360
30
73,490
42
89,690
46
Guatemalan
3,590
1
2,620
70
3,210
89
Mexican
143,160
22
57,300
44
65,590
46
Salvadoran
3,900
1
2,260
60
3,140
81
Non-Hispanic White
324,870
51
12,070
4
35,790
11
Armenian
2,120
0
610
30
1,280
60
Iranian
5,160
1
1,820
37
4,090
7
CD36
639,087
100
115,270
19
181,150
28
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 37
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Carson, Compton, Long Beach, Los Angeles, etc.)
C A L I F O R N I A S P E A K S : L A N G U A G E D I V E R S I T Y A N D E N G L I S H P R O F I C I E N C Y B Y L E G I S L AT I V E D I S T R I C T
TABLE CD37–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
287,658
49.5
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
221,791
38.1
3 Tagalog
25,374
4.4
4 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
17,806
3.1
5 Other Pacific Island languages
6,391
1.1
6 Vietnamese
4,473
0.8
7 Chinese
2,678
0.5
8 Japanese
1,715
0.3
9 Korean
1,477
0.3
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,356
0.2
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD37–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
168,580
26
2,450
2
4,330
3
Asian
80,390
13
29,620
39
50,540
63
Asian Indian
2,090
0
580
31
1,370
66
Cambodian
20,620
3
11,470
57
13,320
65
Chinese, NT
4,670
1
1,760
41
2,800
60
Filipino
38,270
6
10,740
30
25,710
67
Hmong
450
0
160
64
150
33
Japanese
4,540
1
780
18
1,000
22
Korean
2,220
0
1,060
50
1,520
68
Vietnamese
5,600
1
2,990
59
4,020
72
Latino
276,370
43
127,800
53
138,610
50
Guatemalan
3,890
1
2,900
72
3,580
92
Mexican
217,160
34
103,880
53
110,410
51
Salvadoran
5,950
1
3,460
60
4,600
77
Non-Hispanic White
115,170
18
3,400
3
8,170
7
Armenian
460
0
160
36
290
63
Iranian
590
0
220
39
460
78
CD37
639,088
100
163,960
28
202,270
32
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 38
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Pomona, etc.)
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TABLE CD38–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
335,970
57.4
2 Speak only English
185,211
31.7
3 Chinese
20,246
3.5
4 Tagalog
11,132
1.9
5 Korean
6,641
1.1
6 Vietnamese
4,861
0.8
7 Armenian
3,157
0.5
8 Japanese
2,477
0.4
9 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
1,529
0.3
10 Arabic
1,382
0.2
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD38–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
27,790
4
840
3
1,490
5
Asian
72,180
11
29,300
42
47,740
66
Asian Indian
3,440
1
980
32
2,340
68
Cambodian
2,120
0
1,060
53
1,490
70
Chinese, NT
22,140
3
10,820
52
15,000
68
Filipino
17,190
3
3,520
21
10,990
64
Hmong
80
0
Japanese
6,700
1
1,120
17
1,410
21
Korean
8,750
1
4,480
56
6,170
71
Vietnamese
5,710
1
3,260
61
4,350
76
Latino
451,460
71
167,920
41
186,560
41
Guatemalan
3,560
1
2,020
55
2,430
68
Mexican
376,200
59
139,760
41
152,570
41
Salvadoran
8,000
1
4,850
62
6,350
79
Non-Hispanic White
92,930
15
5,260
6
9,330
10
Armenian
3,900
1
1,570
42
2,580
66
Iranian
440
0
180
43
320
73
CD38
639,088
100
204,250
35
245,020
38
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 39
Portion of Los Angeles County
(Lakewood, Lynwood, Paramount, South Gate, etc.)
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TABLE CD39–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
295,379
50.6
2 Speak only English
227,686
39.0
3 Korean
13,565
2.3
4 Tagalog
12,549
2.1
5 Chinese
10,399
1.8
6 Vietnamese
2,199
0.4
7 Other Pacific Island languages
2,040
0.3
8 Portuguese or Portug Creole
1,965
0.3
9 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
1,876
0.3
10 Gujarathi
1,564
0.3
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD39–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
43,750
7
1,010
3
1,820
4
Asian
67,540
11
23,310
37
42,820
63
Asian Indian
5,720
1
1,330
25
3,910
68
Cambodian
1,970
0
1,040
56
1,290
65
Chinese, NT
10,750
2
4,490
44
6,980
65
Filipino
19,900
3
3,770
20
12,860
65
Hmong
30
0
Japanese
5,160
1
790
15
1,150
22
Korean
15,500
2
8,320
56
11,060
71
Vietnamese
3,220
1
1,800
58
2,380
74
Latino
391,190
61
152,300
44
171,670
44
Guatemalan
4,460
1
3,030
65
3,110
70
Mexican
315,010
49
123,050
43
135,470
43
Salvadoran
8,670
1
5,100
59
6,750
78
Non-Hispanic White
141,150
22
4,560
3
9,960
7
Armenian
1,110
0
350
33
660
59
Iranian
670
0
230
37
460
69
CD39
639,088
100
181,220
31
226,650
35
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 40
Portion of Orange County
(Anaheim, Buena Park, Fullerton, Orange, etc)
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TABLE CD40–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
353,641
59.7
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
134,640
22.7
3 Korean
23,391
4.0
4 Vietnamese
19,162
3.2
5 Tagalog
12,739
2.2
6 Chinese
11,818
2.0
7 Arabic
3,805
0.6
8 Japanese
2,765
0.5
9 German
2,517
0.4
10 Other Pacific Island languages
2,479
0.4
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD40–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
18,300
3
950
6
1,870
10
Asian
109,530
17
43,970
43
72,580
66
Asian Indian
9,050
1
2,260
28
6,290
70
Cambodian
1,220
0
610
54
820
67
Chinese, NT
13,810
2
5,300
40
8,850
64
Filipino
20,700
3
3,670
19
12,590
61
Hmong
220
0
100
50
110
50
Japanese
10,090
2
1,520
17
2,260
22
Korean
25,580
4
13,630
55
19,100
75
Vietnamese
23,000
4
13,020
61
17,410
76
Latino
189,100
30
70,790
42
84,840
45
Guatemalan
1,690
0
Mexican
152,680
24
60,430
44
70,330
46
Salvadoran
1,940
0
1,340
64
1,780
92
Non-Hispanic White
327,320
51
7,930
3
22,750
7
Armenian
1,600
0
Iranian
2,290
0
840
39
1,800
79
CD40
639,088
100
122,160
21
180,430
28
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 41
Portions of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
(Apple Valley, Hesperia, Redlands, San Bernardino, etc.)
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TABLE CD41–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
473,093
79.4
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
88,553
14.9
3 Tagalog
4,691
0.8
4 German
3,381
0.6
5 Other Pacific Island languages
2,665
0.4
6 Korean
2,391
0.4
7 Arabic
2,128
0.4
8 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,089
0.4
9 Chinese
1,980
0.3
10 Vietnamese
1,926
0.3
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD41–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
40,500
6
710
2
1,760
4
Asian
29,950
5
8,670
32
16,710
56
Asian Indian
2,830
0
650
24
1,950
69
Cambodian
790
0
330
55
380
48
Chinese, NT
3,450
1
990
32
1,860
54
Filipino
9,200
1
1,590
20
4,640
50
Hmong
680
0
Japanese
2,860
0
330
13
480
17
Korean
2,910
0
1,140
40
1,860
64
Vietnamese
2,850
0
1,550
60
1,950
68
Latino
149,410
23
33,970
26
40,070
27
Guatemalan
820
0
500
58
740
90
Mexican
117,880
18
27,980
27
32,060
27
Salvadoran
980
0
510
53
780
80
Non-Hispanic White
420,890
66
5,300
1
15,710
4
Armenian
1,020
0
Iranian
600
0
170
31
370
62
CD41
639,087
100
47,840
8
74,180
12
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 42
Portions of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties
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TABLE CD42–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
394,883
66.4
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
93,552
15.7
3 Chinese
31,722
5.3
4 Korean
14,448
2.4
5 Tagalog
13,080
2.2
6 Vietnamese
6,522
1.1
7 Persian
5,044
0.8
8 Arabic
3,748
0.6
9 German
3,113
0.5
10 Other Indic languages
2,746
0.5
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD42–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
21,880
3
630
3
1,530
7
Asian
112,080
18
39,050
37
71,280
64
Asian Indian
10,200
2
2,080
22
6,960
68
Cambodian
510
0
230
51
330
65
Chinese, NT
34,280
5
14,690
47
22,730
66
Filipino
21,750
3
3,430
16
13,130
60
Hmong
30
0
Japanese
9,850
2
1,820
20
2,940
30
Korean
17,090
3
8,500
52
12,080
71
Vietnamese
7,140
1
3,350
52
4,710
66
Latino
152,310
24
36,620
27
47,700
31
Guatemalan
990
0
Mexican
118,300
19
29,730
28
36,240
31
Salvadoran
1,480
0
900
61
1,240
84
Non-Hispanic White
360,410
56
8,260
2
26,380
7
Armenian
2,640
0
Iranian
5,420
1
1,480
29
3,680
68
CD42
639,088
100
83,470
14
145,460
23
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 43
Portion of San Bernardino County
(Fontana, Ontario, Rialto, San Bernardino, etc.)
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TABLE CD43–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
288,062
50.1
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
260,711
45.4
3 Tagalog
4,744
0.8
4 Vietnamese
3,501
0.6
5 Other Pacific Island languages
2,511
0.4
6 Chinese
1,652
0.3
7 Arabic
1,370
0.2
8 African languages
1,128
0.2
9 German
1,019
0.2
10 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
985
0.2
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD43–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
88,680
14
1,430
2
3,050
3
Asian
25,710
4
7,950
34
14,700
57
Asian Indian
2,180
0
650
31
1,550
71
Cambodian
1,600
0
710
57
850
53
Chinese, NT
2,580
0
940
42
1,520
59
Filipino
9,310
1
1,750
19
5,340
57
Hmong
120
0
Japanese
1,790
0
190
12
320
18
Korean
1,420
0
540
43
820
58
Vietnamese
3,940
1
2,340
61
3,000
76
Latino
372,350
58
129,150
39
144,620
39
Guatemalan
2,710
0
1,480
53
2,040
75
Mexican
303,170
47
108,560
40
118,810
39
Salvadoran
4,720
1
2,130
47
3,380
72
Non-Hispanic White
158,460
25
3,920
3
7,390
5
Armenian
230
0
Iranian
220
0
70
35
130
59
CD43
639,087
100
142,330
25
168,900
27
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 44
Portion of San Bernardino County
(Fontana, Ontario, Rialto, San Bernardino, etc.)
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TABLE CD44–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
394,767
61.1
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
154,797
26.3
3 Tagalog
4,962
0.8
4 Vietnamese
4,549
0.8
5 Chinese
3,430
0.6
6 Korean
3,256
0.6
7 Arabic
2,453
0.4
8 German
2,271
0.4
9 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
1,473
0.3
10 Other Pacific Island languages
1,364
0.2
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD44–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
41,630
7
750
2
1,460
4
Asian
38,190
6
9,300
27
19,940
52
Asian Indian
4,420
1
860
21
2,880
65
Cambodian
660
0
130
36
220
33
Chinese, NT
5,450
1
1,480
30
2,800
51
Filipino
11,110
2
1,460
15
5,470
49
Hmong
30
0
Japanese
3,840
1
690
19
1,250
33
Korean
3,990
1
1,640
41
2,680
67
Vietnamese
5,390
1
2,280
48
3,100
58
Latino
224,000
35
72,580
36
83,640
37
Guatemalan
1,740
0
1,230
62
1,640
94
Mexican
183,140
29
62,110
38
69,220
38
Salvadoran
1,680
0
950
55
1,400
83
Non-Hispanic White
340,730
53
5,690
2
15,900
5
Armenian
1,120
0
Iranian
1,400
0
340
26
920
66
CD44
639,088
100
88,470
15
121,110
19
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 45
Portion of Riverside County
(Hemet, Indio, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, etc.)
C A L I F O R N I A S P E A K S : L A N G U A G E D I V E R S I T Y A N D E N G L I S H P R O F I C I E N C Y B Y L E G I S L AT I V E D I S T R I C T
TABLE CD45–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
386,084
65.3
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
178,149
30.1
3 Tagalog
5,259
0.9
4 German
2,647
0.4
5 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,007
0.3
6 Korean
1,378
0.2
7 Arabic
1,356
0.2
8 Chinese
1,333
0.2
9 Italian
1,292
0.2
10 Other Pacific Island languages
1,013
0.2
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD45–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
46,670
7
810
2
1,680
4
Asian
24,080
4
5,650
26
12,550
52
Asian Indian
1,780
0
350
21
1,150
65
Cambodian
510
0
90
35
150
29
Chinese, NT
2,450
0
760
34
1,280
52
Filipino
11,220
2
1,670
17
5,490
49
Hmong
100
0
30
50
30
30
Japanese
2,720
0
330
12
670
25
Korean
1,730
0
760
44
1,180
68
Vietnamese
1,690
0
730
49
960
57
Latino
243,080
38
90,180
42
98,280
40
Guatemalan
1,280
0
800
55
1,160
91
Mexican
204,510
32
79,430
43
84,790
41
Salvadoran
2,040
0
1,140
54
1,630
80
Non-Hispanic White
329,890
52
5,640
2
19,310
6
Armenian
870
0
Iranian
590
0
160
29
420
71
CD45
639,088
100
102,260
17
131,170
21
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 46
Portions of Los Angeles and Orange Counties
(Long Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, etc.)
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TABLE CD46–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
415,713
69.2
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
77,381
12.9
3 Vietnamese
42,551
7.1
4 Chinese
12,751
2.1
5 Japanese
7,045
1.2
6 Korean
6,606
1.1
7 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
3,436
0.4
8 Persian
3,820
0.6
9 German
3,628
0.6
10 Arabic
3,498
0.6
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD46–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
12,380
2
520
5
1,070
9
Asian
108,660
17
46,150
46
70,100
65
Asian Indian
4,740
1
820
20
3,250
69
Cambodian
890
0
440
53
630
71
Chinese, NT
16,340
3
5,340
36
9,450
58
Filipino
10,540
2
1,500
15
6,040
57
Hmong
200
0
70
39
70
35
Japanese
16,270
3
3,670
25
5,200
32
Korean
8,120
1
4,270
52
6,220
77
Vietnamese
46,670
7
28,220
65
35,410
76
Latino
107,900
17
38,950
40
49,040
45
Guatemalan
1,210
0
Mexican
81,020
13
31,540
43
37,390
46
Salvadoran
1,810
0
1,190
62
1,600
88
Non-Hispanic White
415,950
65
9,070
2
33,720
8
Armenian
2,410
0
Iranian
4,220
1
1,270
32
3,190
76
CD46
639,088
100
93,390
16
152,370
24
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 47
Portion of Orange County
(Anaheim, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, etc.)
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TABLE CD47–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Spanish or Spanish Creole
339,057
58.9
2 Speak only English
147,872
25.7
3 Vietnamese
49,545
8.6
4 Korean
8,195
1.4
5 Tagalog
6,125
1.1
6 Chinese
4,646
0.8
7 Other Pacific Island languages
2,184
0.4
8 Laotian
1,982
0.3
9 Mon-Khmer, Cambodian
1,861
0.3
10 Arabic
1,333
0.2
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD47–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
14,320
2
1,470
12
2,200
15
Asian
94,600
15
53,350
61
70,300
74
Asian Indian
3,210
1
1,060
37
2,320
72
Cambodian
2,640
0
1,150
49
1,720
65
Chinese, NT
6,370
1
3,240
55
4,910
77
Filipino
9,890
2
2,120
23
6,030
61
Hmong
630
0
340
59
370
59
Japanese
2,870
0
290
11
540
19
Korean
9,390
1
5,830
66
7,460
79
Vietnamese
55,740
9
36,380
70
44,000
79
Latino
417,440
65
216,450
59
241,330
58
Guatemalan
3,590
1
1,980
50
2,090
58
Mexican
356,900
56
189,480
59
208,920
59
Salvadoran
6,430
1
4,350
63
5,280
82
Non-Hispanic White
116,750
18
5,330
5
10,780
9
Armenian
480
0
Iranian
770
0
380
53
640
83
CD47
639,087
100
276,440
48
323,810
51
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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U.S. Congress California District 48
Portion of Orange County
(Irvine, Laguna Niguel, Newport Beach, Tustin, etc.)
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TABLE CD48–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
427,438
71.4
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
69,730
11.7
3 Chinese
18,608
3.1
4 Persian
13,611
2.3
5 Korean
10,508
1.8
6 Vietnamese
9,298
1.6
7 Japanese
6,385
1.1
8 Vietnamese
2,307
0.3
9 German
4,210
0.7
10 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
3,761
0.6
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD48–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
11,920
2
640
6
1,430
12
Asian
91,790
14
27,980
33
56,200
61
Asian Indian
9,460
1
1,420
16
6,450
68
Cambodian
680
0
350
56
460
68
Chinese, NT
22,160
3
6,670
33
12,980
59
Filipino
13,490
2
1,660
13
7,250
54
Hmong
60
0
Japanese
12,890
2
3,770
33
5,220
40
Korean
12,960
2
6,120
48
9,660
75
Vietnamese
11,700
2
5,210
48
7,910
68
Latino
93,950
15
30,370
36
41,800
44
Guatemalan
1,020
0
Mexican
68,430
11
24,090
39
30,110
44
Salvadoran
1,240
0
800
60
1,130
91
Non-Hispanic White
449,400
70
12,880
3
46,350
10
Armenian
2,760
0
Iranian
13,580
2
3,970
31
10,000
74
CD48
639,087
100
70,100
12
143,550
23
* Data by racial (sub)group are measured as alone or in combination and include overlap with other racial (sub)groups. All racial (sub)groups not shown.
Figures rounded to nearest tenth, will not sum to total or 100%.
** For the population 5 years and over.
Technical note: Percent figures listed under primary language and population should be read as percent of column, or total population. Percent figures listed under limited
English proficient and foreign-born should be read as percent of row, or racial group/racial subgroup.
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Portions of Riverside and San Diego Counties
(Temecula, Oceanside, Vista, etc.)
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TABLE CD49–1: PRIMARY LANGUAGE*
Primary Language
Number
Percent
1 Speak only English
421,806
71.6
2 Spanish or Spanish Creole
134,491
22.8
3 Tagalog
7,409
1.3
4 German
2,913
0.5
5 French (incl. Patois, Cajun)
2,317
0.4
6 Other Pacific Island languages
2,020
0.3
7 Japanese
2,000
0.3
8 Chinese
1,710
0.3
9 Vietnamese
1,568
0.3
10 Italian
1,428
0.2
* For the population 5 years and over.
TABLE CD49–2: POPULATION, POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS BY RACIAL (SUB)GROUP*
Limited English
Population
Foreign Born
Selected Groups
Proficient**
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
African American
39,230
6
850
2
1,740
4
Asian
31,120
5
7,050
25
16,000
51
Asian Indian
1,470
0
310
24
920
63
Cambodian
410
0
130
46
170
41
Chinese, NT
3,220
1
1,000
34
1,680
52
Filipino
14,690
2
2,470
18
7,620
52
Hmong
20
0
Japanese
5,360
1
810
16
1,530
29
Korean
2,180
0
830
41
1,340
61
Vietnamese
2,240
0
1,130
54
1,520
68
Latino
188,640
30
65,280
39
77,690
41
Guatemalan
1,450
0
1,030
63
1,390
96
Mexican
155,100
24
56,320
41
65,730
42
Salvadoran
1,100
0
530
48
840
76
Non-Hispanic White
383,610
60
5,420
2
18,200
5
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