English proficiency among foreign-born adults by years since arrival U.S. 2018

Distribution of English language proficiency among foreign-born adults in the United States in 2018, by years in the U.S.

CharacteristicOnly English at homeEnglish "very well"English, but less than "very well"
0 to 5 years 12.35% 32.42% 55.23%
6 to 10 years 12.45% 35.52% 52.03%
11 to 15 years 11.58% 36.77% 51.65%
16 to 20 years 12.88% 37.88% 49.24%
Over 20 years 20.49% 36.34% 43.17%
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of foreign-born adult population12.35%12.35%12.45%12.45%11.58%11.58%12.88%12.88%20.49%20.49%32.42%32.42%35.52%35.52%36.77%36.77%37.88%37.88%36.34%36.34%55.23%55.23%52.03%52.03%51.65%51.65%49.24%49.24%43.17%43.17%Only English at homeEnglish "very well"English, but less than "very well"0 to 5 years6 to 10 years11 to 15 years16 to 20 yearsOver 20 years
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August 2020

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Survey time period

2018

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18 years and older

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