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Chaldean Neo-Aramaic in the United States
An estimated 32,439 people aged 5 and older speak Chaldean Neo-Aramaic at home across U.S. metropolitan areas. About 42.1% of them, roughly 13,651 people, speak English less than "very well." Interpreter demand is highest where the limited-English population is largest, such as Detroit, where about 42.6% of Chaldean Neo-Aramaic speakers report speaking English less than "very well."
Where Chaldean Neo-Aramaic is spoken: top metro areas
Ranked by number of speakers at home. 10 additional metro areas have Chaldean Neo-Aramaic speakers but did not meet Census reliability standards and are not listed.
| # | Metro area | Speakers (± margin) | Limited English | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 23,957 ±3K | 42.6% | 38.8–46.4% |
| 2 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 6,910 ±2K | 40.7% | 34.5–46.8% |
Limited English means speaking English less than "very well." Margins of error are at the 90 percent confidence level. "Range" is the 90 percent confidence interval for the limited-English share.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many people speak Chaldean Neo-Aramaic in the United States?
- An estimated 32,439 people aged 5 and older speak Chaldean Neo-Aramaic at home across U.S. metropolitan areas, based on the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey.
- What share of Chaldean Neo-Aramaic speakers have limited English proficiency?
- About 42.1 percent, roughly 13,651 people, report speaking English less than "very well." That is the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which U.S. metro area has the most Chaldean Neo-Aramaic speakers?
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with about 23,957 Chaldean Neo-Aramaic speakers at home.
- Where is Chaldean Neo-Aramaic interpreter demand highest?
- Demand tracks the size of the limited-English population. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI stands out, where about 42.6 percent of Chaldean Neo-Aramaic speakers report speaking English less than "very well."