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California Language Diversity

California is the most populated and culturally diverse state in the country. As of recently 57.59% of California residents age five and older spoke English as a first language at home, while 28.21% spoke Spanish. In addition to English and Spanish, 2.04% spoke Filipino, 1.59% spoke Chinese (which included Cantonese [0.63%] and Mandarin [0.43%]), 1.4% spoke Vietnamese, and 1.05% spoke Korean as their mother tongue. In total, 42.4% of the population spoke languages other than English. California is viewed as one of the most linguistically diverse areas in the world. About half of the indigenous languages are no longer spoken, and all of California’s living indigenous languages are endangered and there are some efforts toward language revitalization.

The official language of California has been English since the passage of Proposition 63 in 1986. However, many state, city, and local government agencies still continue to print official public documents in numerous languages.

California Culture

The culture of California is a Western culture and most clearly has its modern roots in the culture of the United States, but also, historically, many Hispanic influences. As a border and coastal state, Californian culture has been greatly influenced by several large immigrant populations, especially those from Latin America and East Asia. California is a true melting pot as well as an international crossroad to the U.S.

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California Demographics

California’s population is estimated at 36,961,664 for the year 2009, making it the most populous state. This includes a natural increase of 3,090,016 since the last census. With regard to demographics, California has the largest population of White Americans in the U.S., although most demographic surveys do not measure actual genetic ancestry. The state has the fifth-largest population of African Americans in the U.S. California’s Asian American population is estimated at 4.4 million. California’s Native American population of 285,162 is the most of any state.

According to estimates from 2008, California has the largest minority population in the United States by numbers, making up 57 percent of the state population. Non-Hispanic whites decreased from 80% of the state’s population in 1970 to 42% in 2008. While the population of minorities account for 102 million of 301 million U.S. residents, 20% of the national total live in California.

Our translators are EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS specializing in…

  • Employee Handbooks
  • Correspondence
  • Intellectual Property
  • Medical Records
  • Technical Translation
  • Advertising Copy
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Tape & Video Transcriptions
  • Contracts
  • Immigration Papers
  • Documents
  • Law Suits
  • Brochures
  • Movie Scripts… and more!

ACCREDITATIONS

Our translators hold certifications and accreditations from well known and prestigious organizations including: American Translators Association (A.T.A.), and other trade associations, Berlitz, public colleges, private colleges, trade schools and technical translation facilities.

Language Solutions for a Diverse Population.

For more than a quarter century American Language Services has been connecting California’s population and business community on many different levels. American Language Services delivers cost effective and timely solutions for all your language needs. The expert staff at American Language Services has the experience and cutting edge technology to enable us to find the best qualified local interpreter in every language and location for whatever your assignment may be. American language Services can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 800-951-5020.

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