Linguistic Isolation
A Census Bureau classification for a household in which no one over age 14 speaks English at least 'very well.' Used as a vulnerability indicator when emergency information is issued only in English.
Related terms
American Community Survey An ongoing U.S. Census Bureau survey collecting detailed annual data on income, race, education, language, and housing across the country. Demographics The statistical characteristics of a human population, including age, race, income, language, education, and household composition. Environmental Justice The principle that all people, regardless of race or income, deserve equal protection from environmental hazards and equal access to a healthy environment.