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A-44 | City of Pleasanton Housing Needs Assessment Non-English Speakers California has long been an immigration gateway to the United States, which means that many languages are spoken throughout the Bay Area. Since learning a new language is universally challenging, it is not uncommon for residents who have immigrated to the United States to have limited English proficiency. This limit can lead to additional disparities if there is a disruption in housing, such as an eviction, because residents might not be aware of their rights, or they might be wary to engage due to immigration status concerns. In Pleasanton, 3.5 percent of residents five years and older identify as speaking English not well or not at all, which is below the proportion for Alameda County. Throughout the region the proportion of residents five years and older with limited English proficiency is eight percent. In Pleasanton, this includes a variety of non-English speakers such as speakers of Chinese (including Mandarin and Cantonese), Korean, Spanish, and others.15 Under Program 7.4, the City will adopt specific practices and strategies to foster greater inclusivity and equity in access to all City programs and services, which will ensure public outreach is available in multiple languages. Figure A-30: Population with Limited English Proficiency Notes: Universe: Population 5 years and over Source: ABAG 2021 Pre-certified Housing Needs Data (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table B16005) 15 U.S. Census, American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2015-2019), Table C16001. 3%8%8% 97%92%92% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Pleasanton Alameda County Bay Area Pe r c e n t o f P o p u l a t i o n a g e d 5 a n d o v e r Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak English "Well" or "Very well" Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak English "Not well" or "Not at all"