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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Persons with Limited English Proficiency
State: Hawaii
Measurement Period: 2018-2022
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This indicator shows the percent of the population age 5 and older who speak English less than "very well."
Why is this important?
Residents of the United States with limited English proficiency face significant barriers to accessing resources necessary for a good quality of life. For example, employment options and health care access may be limited.
State: Hawaii
11.0%
percent of population 5+
Source:
American Community Survey
Measurement period: 2018-2022
Maintained by: Hawaii Department of Health
Last update: May 2024
Measurement period: 2018-2022
Maintained by: Hawaii Department of Health
Last update: May 2024
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Data Source
- American Community Survey
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Community / Demographics, Social Determinants of Health, Teens, Adults, Older Adults