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San Juan County – Language Spoken at Home

Picture of valves Understanding the languages spoken at home is crucial for a variety of reasons, ranging from cultural appreciation and preservation to economic development and political stability. Language is not just a tool for communication; it is a carrier of culture, history, and identity. Here are several key reasons why understanding the linguistic landscape of a region is important:

  1. Cultural Insight and Preservation: Language is deeply intertwined with culture. By understanding the languages spoken in a region, we gain insights into the traditions, values, and social norms of the communities that reside there. This knowledge is essential for preserving cultural heritage, especially in areas where indigenous languages are at risk of extinction. Language preservation efforts can help maintain cultural diversity and ensure that future generations have access to their ancestral heritage.
  2. Effective Communication: In a globalized world, effective communication is key to fostering relationships, whether they are personal, professional, or diplomatic. Understanding the languages spoken in a geographic area facilitates better communication with local populations, which is essential for businesses, tourists, and international organizations. It helps in avoiding misunderstandings and building trust.
  3. Economic Development: Language proficiency can significantly impact economic development. For businesses looking to expand into new markets, understanding the local language can provide a competitive edge. It allows companies to tailor their products and marketing strategies to meet the needs and preferences of local consumers. Additionally, language skills can open up job opportunities and contribute to the economic empowerment of individuals.
  4. Education and Literacy: Language plays a critical role in education. Understanding the primary languages spoken in a region helps in developing educational materials and programs that are accessible to the local population. This is particularly important in multilingual societies where the language of instruction can affect literacy rates and educational outcomes.
  5. Political and Social Integration: In regions with diverse linguistic groups, understanding the languages spoken can aid in political and social integration. Language policies that recognize and respect linguistic diversity can promote social cohesion and reduce tensions between different ethnic or linguistic groups. It can also ensure that all citizens have equal access to government services and participation in the political process.
  6. Healthcare Delivery: In the healthcare sector, understanding the local language is vital for effective patient care. It ensures that healthcare providers can communicate clearly with patients, understand their symptoms, and explain diagnoses and treatment options. This can lead to better health outcomes and increased patient satisfaction.
  7. Tourism and Hospitality: For the tourism industry, language skills are invaluable. Tourists who can communicate in the local language are likely to have a more enriching and enjoyable experience. For hospitality professionals, speaking the language of their guests can enhance customer service and create a welcoming atmosphere.
  8. Research and Academia: Researchers and academics studying a particular geographic area must understand the local languages to access primary sources, conduct fieldwork, and engage with local communities. This is essential for producing accurate and comprehensive studies in fields such as anthropology, sociology, and history.

In conclusion, understanding the languages spoken at home is fundamental for a multitude of reasons. It enriches our appreciation of cultural diversity, facilitates effective communication, drives economic growth, supports education, promotes social integration, improves healthcare delivery, enhances tourism experiences, and advances academic research. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the importance of linguistic understanding will only continue to grow.

A diversification score measures the diversity of languages in the county. As the value appoaches 100, language diversity decreases and therefore increasing the risk of a lack of cultural diversity. The language diversification score for this county is:

49.30

Most common language is:

English

 
Understanding the languages spoken in a geographic area is crucial for a variety of reasons, ranging from cultural appreciation and preservation to economic development and political stability. Language is not just a tool for communication; it is a carrier of culture, history, and identity. Here are several key reasons why understanding the linguistic landscape of a region is important:
DescriptionEm­ployed
16 and
Over
English Spanish or Spanish Creole French or French Creole German Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic Languages Other Indo-European Languages Chinese Korean Vietnamese Other Asian Languages Tagalog and Other Pacific Languages Arabic Other Languages

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San Juan County14,3188,9084643446678700115084,634
Utah (in 000's)3,2822,78333691110371758347617
National (in 000's)322,480252,66142,6212,1341,5212,1896,2103,6011,1281,5773,2721,7731,3752,418
Mesa County154,148143,7827,79723664739144424111511543412924
Coconino County136,944105,6789,5992814563255225658715351421510218,447
San Juan County114,22379,56910,456731673511139481206293323,222
Navajo County105,25770,1834,92038236112117943673911443229,181
Montrose County42,94435,8706,35552821034848302115500
Apache County63,27929,9692,1865725412188124104165030,481
Montezuma County25,21122,5471,3510651486592001143524770
Grand County9,9188,80657601706100117400373
San Miguel County7,7046,437905107432597003541041
Emery County9,7909,09645804306851200230031
Kane County8,0927,882104010033005410017
Garfield County5,1574,69627788913200019008
Wayne County2,4772,361312160650002000
Dolores County2,3141,9902550280000000041
 
Per Cent to Total Employed 16 and OverDiversity
Index
 

San Juan County49.3062.223.240.240.030.460.540.050.000.000.800.000.0632.36
Utah73.0184.8110.240.270.350.321.140.530.170.261.020.220.170.51
National63.2278.3513.220.660.470.681.931.120.350.491.010.550.430.75
Mesa County87.2693.285.060.150.420.250.290.160.010.030.100.220.020.02
Coconino County61.8677.177.010.210.330.240.380.410.060.110.380.160.0713.47
San Juan County53.5069.669.150.060.150.030.100.030.040.000.180.260.0020.33
Navajo County52.3666.684.670.040.220.110.110.090.030.070.090.140.0327.72
Montrose County71.9783.5314.800.120.190.020.810.110.010.000.050.360.000.00
Apache County45.7547.363.450.090.400.020.030.010.000.040.160.260.0048.17
Montezuma County80.3789.435.360.000.260.590.260.360.000.000.450.140.103.05
Grand County79.3288.795.810.000.170.000.620.000.000.110.750.000.003.76
San Miguel County71.2483.5511.751.390.560.321.260.000.000.040.060.530.000.53
Emery County86.5692.914.680.000.440.000.690.520.200.000.230.000.000.32
Kane County94.9097.401.290.000.120.000.410.000.000.060.510.000.000.21
Garfield County83.2891.065.370.160.160.172.560.000.000.000.370.000.000.16
Wayne County90.9495.321.250.080.650.002.620.000.000.000.080.000.000.00
Dolores County75.2286.0011.020.001.210.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.001.77
 
Comparisons to State Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

San Juan County 73.3631.6586.437.98145.1247.739.300.000.0078.630.0033.116,371.97
Utah 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
National 92.38129.10240.81134.69213.68168.74212.34208.94189.5799.33250.81252.69147.63
Mesa County 109.9849.4155.72119.8679.8625.2429.734.2612.839.78100.8911.153.07
Coconino County 90.9968.4774.6895.0974.7233.4078.4637.9643.3136.7571.6044.142,652.06
San Juan County 82.1489.4123.2641.759.658.526.4925.110.3417.66116.991.564,002.64
Navajo County 78.6245.6613.1464.0333.509.7416.9820.4426.888.4662.3918.025,458.20
Montrose County 98.49144.5544.0754.537.3371.0121.254.170.004.79164.610.000.00
Apache County 55.8433.7432.78114.635.972.492.400.9414.7016.09118.920.009,483.52
Montezuma County 105.4552.340.0073.63184.8222.5969.390.000.0044.2763.3156.41601.31
Grand County 104.6956.730.0048.950.0053.890.000.0042.9973.050.000.00740.43
San Miguel County 98.52114.74505.49159.39102.16110.330.000.0015.106.35242.710.00104.78
Emery County 109.5545.700.00125.430.0060.8699.06122.070.0023.000.000.0062.34
Kane County 114.8512.550.0035.290.0035.730.000.0023.9549.600.000.0041.36
Garfield County 107.3752.4756.4644.3054.94224.280.000.000.0036.070.000.0030.54
Wayne County 112.3912.2229.39184.460.00229.940.000.000.007.900.000.000.00
Dolores County 101.40107.640.00345.550.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00348.84
 
Comparisons to National Norms % to Total >= 150% % to Total < 50% 

San Juan County 79.4124.5235.895.9267.9228.294.380.000.0079.170.0013.104,316.04
Utah 108.2577.4641.5374.2446.8059.2647.1047.8652.75100.6839.8739.5767.73
National 100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00100.00
Mesa County 119.0538.2723.1488.9937.3714.9614.002.046.779.8540.224.412.08
Coconino County 98.4953.0331.0170.6034.9719.7936.9518.1722.8537.0028.5517.471,796.37
San Juan County 88.9169.269.6631.004.515.053.0612.020.1817.7846.640.622,711.18
Navajo County 85.1035.375.4647.5415.685.778.009.7814.188.5224.887.133,697.10
Montrose County 106.61111.9718.3040.483.4342.0810.012.000.004.8265.630.000.00
Apache County 60.4526.1413.6185.102.791.481.130.457.7616.2047.410.006,423.65
Montezuma County 114.1540.550.0054.6686.4913.3932.680.000.0044.5725.2422.33407.30
Grand County 113.3243.940.0036.340.0031.940.000.0022.6873.540.000.00501.53
San Miguel County 106.6488.88209.91118.3447.8165.380.000.007.966.4096.770.0070.97
Emery County 118.5935.400.0093.120.0036.0746.6558.430.0023.160.000.0042.23
Kane County 124.329.720.0026.200.0021.180.000.0012.6449.940.000.0028.02
Garfield County 116.2240.6423.4532.8925.71132.920.000.000.0036.310.000.0020.69
Wayne County 121.669.4712.20136.950.00136.270.000.000.007.960.000.000.00
Dolores County 109.7683.380.00256.550.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00236.28


Sources: STI: PopStats