Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Bowling Green, KY
About 9,376 people in the Bowling Green, KY area speak English less than "very well," across 6 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
9,376
Residents with limited English
6
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Bowling Green, KY
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 | 10,587 ±930 | 5,673 | 53.6% |
| 2 | Tedim Chin | 1,451 ±499 | 1,151 | 79.3% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania German | 2,666 ±1K | 871 | 32.7% |
| 4 | Bosnian | 1,811 ±680 | 722 | 39.9% |
| 5 | Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages N.E.C. | 672 ±238 | 547 | — |
| 6 | German | 1,836 ±818 | 412 | — |
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 Bowling Green, KY have limited English proficiency?
- About 9,376 residents of the Bowling Green, KY 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 Bowling Green, KY?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Tedim Chin, and Pennsylvania German. Spanish leads, with about 5,673 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Bowling Green, KY?
- Spanish, with about 10,587 speakers at home in the Bowling Green, KY area.