Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Altoona, PA
About 1,167 people in the Altoona, PA area speak English less than "very well," across 5 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
1,167
Residents with limited English
5
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Altoona, PA
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 | 1,302 ±300 | 424 | 32.6% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania German | 969 ±328 | 369 | 38.1% |
| 3 | Chinese (not specified) | 250 ±108 | 200 | 79.7% |
| 4 | German | 407 ±183 | 99 | — |
| 5 | Mandarin Chinese | 94 ±41 | 75 | 79.8% |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many people in Altoona, PA have limited English proficiency?
- About 1,167 residents of the Altoona, PA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 5 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Altoona, PA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Pennsylvania German, and Chinese (not specified). Spanish leads, with about 424 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Altoona, PA?
- Spanish, with about 1,302 speakers at home in the Altoona, PA area.