US EditionFrom ‘Tudo Bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a Growing Share of US Residents Speak a Language Other than English
- The 2024 U.S. Census Bureau released data showing nearly 22% of Americans age 5 and older spoke a non-English language at home across the country.
- This rise reflects immigration patterns and demographic shifts, with some language shares varying widely by state and recent political efforts designating English as the official language.
- Spanish remained the top non-English language in nearly every state, while other languages like Chinese, French, German, Arabic, Korean, and indigenous languages hold prominence in specific regions.
- Demographer William Frey noted that although recent immigration restrictions have occurred, the United States continues to be home to a wide variety of languages spoken across the entire country, extending well beyond just the largest metropolitan areas.
- This language variety highlights growing cultural diversity and suggests continued multilingualism shaping social and policy landscapes across the United States.
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Growing share of US residents speak a language other than English
Spanish may be the most spoken language at home behind English, except in three U.S. states, but the second most-popular, non-English languages used in each state show off the diversity of the United States in unexpected places, whether it's Korean…
Spanish may be the most spoken language at home after English in the United States, except in three states, but the most popular non-English second languages used in each state show the country's diversity in unexpected places.
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From ‘Tudo bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a growing share of US residents speak a language other than English
New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 22% of U.S. residents spoke a language other than English at home.
From ‘Tudo Bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a Growing Share of US Residents Speak a Language Other Than English
Spanish may be the most spoken language at home behind English, except in three U.S. states, but the second most-popular, non-English languages used in each state show off the diversity of the United States in unexpected places, whether it's Korean in Alabama or Vietnamese in Kansas.
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