Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Bismarck, ND
About 3,312 people in the Bismarck, ND area speak English less than "very well," across 4 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
3,312
Residents with limited English
4
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Bismarck, ND
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 | 6,289 ±823 | 2,256 | 35.9% |
| 2 | French | 827 ±390 | 451 | — |
| 3 | Tagalog | 716 ±316 | 353 | — |
| 4 | German | 2,095 ±531 | 252 | 12% |
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 Bismarck, ND have limited English proficiency?
- About 3,312 residents of the Bismarck, ND 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 Bismarck, ND?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, French, and Tagalog. Spanish leads, with about 2,256 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Bismarck, ND?
- Spanish, with about 6,289 speakers at home in the Bismarck, ND area.