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Kabuverdianu in the United States
An estimated 34,073 people aged 5 and older speak Kabuverdianu at home across U.S. metropolitan areas. About 47.1% of them, roughly 16,066 people, speak English less than "very well." Interpreter demand is highest where the limited-English population is largest, such as Boston, where about 48.1% of Kabuverdianu speakers report speaking English less than "very well."
Where Kabuverdianu is spoken: top metro areas
Ranked by number of speakers at home. 26 additional metro areas have Kabuverdianu speakers but did not meet Census reliability standards and are not listed.
| # | Metro area | Speakers (± margin) | Limited English | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 20,354 ±2K | 48.1% | 45–51.3% |
| 2 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 9,781 ±2K | 43.8% | 37.9–49.7% |
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 Kabuverdianu in the United States?
- An estimated 34,073 people aged 5 and older speak Kabuverdianu at home across U.S. metropolitan areas, based on the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey.
- What share of Kabuverdianu speakers have limited English proficiency?
- About 47.1 percent, roughly 16,066 people, report speaking English less than "very well." That is the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which U.S. metro area has the most Kabuverdianu speakers?
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with about 20,354 Kabuverdianu speakers at home.
- Where is Kabuverdianu interpreter demand highest?
- Demand tracks the size of the limited-English population. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH stands out, where about 48.1 percent of Kabuverdianu speakers report speaking English less than "very well."