Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Athens, GA
About 7,971 people in the Athens-Clarke County, GA area speak English less than "very well," across 7 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
7,971
Residents with limited English
7
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Athens, GA
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 | 16,438 ±974 | 6,471 | 39.4% |
| 2 | Korean | 1,069 ±343 | 550 | 51.4% |
| 3 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,063 ±262 | 346 | 32.5% |
| 4 | Vietnamese | 720 ±324 | 330 | — |
| 5 | Mandarin Chinese | 401 ±99 | 130 | 32.5% |
| 6 | French | 691 ±229 | 106 | — |
| 7 | German | 884 ±329 | 38 | — |
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 Athens, GA have limited English proficiency?
- About 7,971 residents of the Athens-Clarke County, GA 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 Athens, GA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Korean, and Chinese (not specified). Spanish leads, with about 6,471 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Athens, GA?
- Spanish, with about 16,438 speakers at home in the Athens-Clarke County, GA area.