The U.S. Census Bureau released the 2019-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates last December, providing updated insights into demographic trends across Pennsylvania. Our latest brief highlights trends in languages spoken at home and English proficiency levels across the Commonwealth, counties, and school districts.
Key Findings from the Report:
- Over 12 percent of Pennsylvanians aged five and older speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish being the most common (5.4%).
- More than one-third of non-English speakers (39.1%) are considered limited English proficient (LEP), meaning they speak English “less than very well.”
For more information on LEP in Pennsylvania, read this month’s brief