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Macedonian in the United States
An estimated 26,275 people aged 5 and older speak Macedonian at home across U.S. metropolitan areas. About 31.1% of them, roughly 8,172 people, speak English less than "very well." Interpreter demand is highest where the limited-English population is largest, such as New York, where about 43.1% of Macedonian speakers report speaking English less than "very well."
Where Macedonian is spoken: top metro areas
Ranked by number of speakers at home. 52 additional metro areas have Macedonian speakers but did not meet Census reliability standards and are not listed.
| # | Metro area | Speakers (± margin) | Limited English | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 6,422 ±2K | 26.8% | 22.1–31.5% |
| 2 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 6,163 ±2K | 43.1% | 32.6–53.6% |
| 3 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 3,900 ±920 | 26.3% | 17.7–34.9% |
| 4 | Columbus, OH | 1,032 ±410 | not reliable | — |
| 5 | Rochester, NY | 543 ±256 | not reliable | — |
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 Macedonian in the United States?
- An estimated 26,275 people aged 5 and older speak Macedonian at home across U.S. metropolitan areas, based on the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey.
- What share of Macedonian speakers have limited English proficiency?
- About 31.1 percent, roughly 8,172 people, report speaking English less than "very well." That is the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which U.S. metro area has the most Macedonian speakers?
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with about 6,422 Macedonian speakers at home.
- Where is Macedonian interpreter demand highest?
- Demand tracks the size of the limited-English population. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA stands out, where about 43.1 percent of Macedonian speakers report speaking English less than "very well."