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'�. �c 1�to <br /> Race. Ethnicitv. 8 Lanauaae <br /> Redwood City is experiencing significant shifts in its ethnic make-up. The largest growth is <br /> occurring within the Hispanics, Pacific Islander, and Asian communities. These changes indicate the <br /> need for the Departinent to explore strategies and delivery methods to meet changing community <br /> preferences. Important ethnic and language changes include: <br /> • The number of city residents identifying themselves as Hispanic rose to 23,557, an increase <br /> from 24% to 31 % of the city population. <br /> ■ The number of city residents identifying themselves as Asian rose to 6,715 an increase of <br /> almost 3% from 6.1 to 8.9 %. <br /> ■ English only speakers represent 61% of total residents. Of the 39% (27,522) who speak a <br /> language other than English, 51% (14,098) speak English "less than very well". <br /> • The largest numbers of people (11,130) who speak English "less than very well" are Spanish <br /> speaking, followed by other Indo European Languages, 4,196 and Asian and Pacific Island <br /> Languages at 4,086. <br /> Race/Ethnicity in Redwood City <br /> Hispanic <br /> 31% <br /> Asian <br /> White 9"/0 <br /> 57% Other <br /> 3% <br /> Community Demographics Survey APPENDIX 11 <br /> Results and Existing Measures � <br />