Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Barnstable Town, MA
About 7,671 people in the Barnstable Town, MA area speak English less than "very well," across 6 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
7,671
Residents with limited English
6
Languages reported
Portuguese
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Barnstable Town, MA
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 | Portuguese | 8,822 ±2K | 4,983 | 56.5% |
| 2 | Spanish | 6,267 ±971 | 2,344 | 37.4% |
| 3 | Chinese (not specified) | 728 ±296 | 195 | — |
| 4 | French | 1,886 ±518 | 75 | — |
| 5 | Mandarin Chinese | 275 ±112 | 74 | — |
| 6 | German | 858 ±330 | 0 | — |
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 Barnstable Town, MA have limited English proficiency?
- About 7,671 residents of the Barnstable Town, MA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 6 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Barnstable Town, MA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Portuguese, Spanish, and Chinese (not specified). Portuguese leads, with about 4,983 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Barnstable Town, MA?
- Portuguese, with about 8,822 speakers at home in the Barnstable Town, MA area.