Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Blacksburg, VA
About 1,747 people in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA area speak English less than "very well," across 5 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
1,747
Residents with limited English
5
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Blacksburg, VA
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 | 3,410 ±512 | 806 | 23.6% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,223 ±291 | 407 | 33.3% |
| 3 | Korean | 880 ±340 | 307 | — |
| 4 | Mandarin Chinese | 461 ±110 | 154 | 33.3% |
| 5 | Hindi | 963 ±357 | 73 | — |
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 Blacksburg, VA have limited English proficiency?
- About 1,747 residents of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 5 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Blacksburg, VA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and Korean. Spanish leads, with about 806 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Blacksburg, VA?
- Spanish, with about 3,410 speakers at home in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA area.