Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Boulder, CO
About 6,626 people in the Boulder, CO area speak English less than "very well," across 12 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
6,626
Residents with limited English
12
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Boulder, CO
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 | 18,451 ±2K | 4,344 | 23.5% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,744 ±326 | 806 | 46.2% |
| 3 | Russian | 1,165 ±552 | 412 | — |
| 4 | Mandarin Chinese | 658 ±123 | 304 | 46.2% |
| 5 | Nepali | 569 ±280 | 272 | — |
| 6 | German | 1,657 ±420 | 166 | — |
| 7 | Korean | 324 ±143 | 97 | — |
| 8 | Japanese | 439 ±204 | 84 | — |
| 9 | Hindi | 412 ±137 | 70 | — |
| 10 | Portuguese | 515 ±249 | 47 | — |
| 11 | French | 1,553 ±400 | 18 | — |
| 12 | Persian | 298 ±146 | 6 | — |
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 Boulder, CO have limited English proficiency?
- About 6,626 residents of the Boulder, CO metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 12 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Boulder, CO?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and Russian. Spanish leads, with about 4,344 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Boulder, CO?
- Spanish, with about 18,451 speakers at home in the Boulder, CO area.