Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Albany, OR
About 3,196 people in the Albany-Lebanon, OR area speak English less than "very well," across 3 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
3,196
Residents with limited English
3
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Albany, OR
Ranked by the number of speakers who report limited English proficiency, the measure of interpreter need.
| # | Language | Speakers (± margin) | Limited English (count) | Limited English (rate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 7,171 ±948 | 2,998 | 41.8% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 370 ±172 | 144 | — |
| 3 | Mandarin Chinese | 140 ±65 | 54 | — |
Limited English means speaking English less than "very well." Counts are the population an interpreter program serves. Margins of error are at the 90 percent confidence level; a rate of "—" means the estimate was suppressed for reliability.
Be the interpreter Albany, OR is waiting for
Every dot on this map is a person who deserves to be understood. Medical, legal, and community interpreters turn that need into access. Training is how you start.
Frequently asked questions
- How many people in Albany, OR have limited English proficiency?
- About 3,196 residents of the Albany-Lebanon, OR metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 3 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Albany, OR?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and Mandarin Chinese. Spanish leads, with about 2,998 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Albany, OR?
- Spanish, with about 7,171 speakers at home in the Albany-Lebanon, OR area.