Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Asheville, NC
About 15,907 people in the Asheville, NC area speak English less than "very well," across 7 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
15,907
Residents with limited English
7
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Asheville, NC
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 | 30,015 ±2K | 14,427 | 48.1% |
| 2 | Russian | 1,594 ±780 | 744 | 46.7% |
| 3 | Chinese (not specified) | 409 ±199 | 242 | — |
| 4 | German | 841 ±271 | 162 | — |
| 5 | French | 1,402 ±376 | 158 | — |
| 6 | Mandarin Chinese | 154 ±75 | 91 | — |
| 7 | Portuguese | 289 ±141 | 83 | — |
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 Asheville, NC have limited English proficiency?
- About 15,907 residents of the Asheville, NC metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 7 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Asheville, NC?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Russian, and Chinese (not specified). Spanish leads, with about 14,427 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Asheville, NC?
- Spanish, with about 30,015 speakers at home in the Asheville, NC area.