The Percentage of Persons Age 5 and Over where a Language Other than English is Spoken at Home by Small Area, New Mexico, 2013-2017
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Why Is This Important?
Speaking another language influences how a person is able to interact with others and participate in economic, educational and other opportunities. Knowing the proportion of people who might need help in understanding English can inform policies, programs and services. Addressing language barriers can help eliminate health disparities by removing language related barriers to healthcare information and access.
The Percentage of Persons Age 5 and Over where a Language Other than English is Spoken at Home by Small Area, New Mexico, 2013-2017
Definition
The percentage of persons living in households where English is not spoken at home. American Community Survey population estimates are the calculated number of people living in an area as of a specified point in time, usually July 1st. The estimated population is calculated using a component of change model that incorporates information on natural increase (births, deaths) and net migration (net domestic migration, net international migration) that has occurred in an area since the latest decennial census.
Data Notes
Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates and population estimates from University of New Mexico, Geospatial and Population Studies (GPS) Program.Data Sources
- New Mexico Population Estimates: University of New Mexico, Geospatial and Population Studies (GPS) Program.
(http://gps.unm.edu/) - U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
(http://data.census.gov)
How the Measure is Calculated
| Numerator: | Estimated population age 5 years and older living in households where English is not spoken at home. |
| Denominator: | Estimated population age 5 years and older. |
Data Issues
{{class RedText NOTE: On January 16, 2025, the NM-IBIS and NMTracking POPULATION ESTIMATES FOR YEARS **2010 THROUGH 2023** WERE REPLACED. Data from the 2020 decennial census were used to update the estimates. Rates calculated using the NM-IBIS and NMTracking web-based queries are affected. Any rates that use population denominators that were calculated after January 16, 2025 will be different from those calculated prior to that date. We apologize for the inconvenience.}} All population estimates apply to July 1 of the selected year. These estimates are considered the most accurate estimates for the state of New Mexico and should match those found on the University of New Mexico [https://gps.unm.edu/pop/population-estimates.html Geospatial and Population Studies website]. Estimates include decimal fractions. Census tract population estimates were summed to produce County estimates. Population estimate totals may vary slightly due to rounding.Health Topic Pages Related to: Population Demographic Characteristics - Language Other Than English Spoken at Home
Community Health Resources and Links
- Healthy People 2030 Website
- The Guide to Community Preventive Services
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
- County Health Rankings
- Kaiser Family Foundation's StateHealthFacts
Medical literature can be queried at the PubMed website.