Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Bangor, ME
About 2,440 people in the Bangor, ME area speak English less than "very well," across 2 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
2,440
Residents with limited English
2
Languages reported
French
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Bangor, ME
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 | French | 9,963 ±1K | 1,904 | 19.1% |
| 2 | Spanish | 2,556 ±607 | 536 | 21% |
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 Bangor, ME have limited English proficiency?
- About 2,440 residents of the Bangor, ME metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 2 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Bangor, ME?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are French and Spanish. French leads, with about 1,904 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Bangor, ME?
- French, with about 9,963 speakers at home in the Bangor, ME area.