Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Ames, IA
About 1,910 people in the Ames, IA area speak English less than "very well," across 4 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
1,910
Residents with limited English
4
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Ames, IA
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 | 2,930 ±575 | 750 | 25.6% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,003 ±386 | 586 | 58.4% |
| 3 | Korean | 696 ±331 | 353 | — |
| 4 | Mandarin Chinese | 378 ±146 | 221 | 58.4% |
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 Ames, IA have limited English proficiency?
- About 1,910 residents of the Ames, IA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 4 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Ames, IA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and Korean. Spanish leads, with about 750 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Ames, IA?
- Spanish, with about 2,930 speakers at home in the Ames, IA area.