Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Burlington, VT
About 3,389 people in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT area speak English less than "very well," across 5 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
3,389
Residents with limited English
5
Languages reported
French
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Burlington, VT
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 | Nepali | 2,134 ±827 | 1,368 | 64.1% |
| 2 | French | 6,058 ±1K | 1,296 | 21.4% |
| 3 | Spanish | 3,939 ±857 | 469 | 11.9% |
| 4 | Russian | 640 ±288 | 159 | — |
| 5 | German | 712 ±286 | 97 | — |
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 Burlington, VT have limited English proficiency?
- About 3,389 residents of the Burlington-South Burlington, VT 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 Burlington, VT?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Nepali, French, and Spanish. Nepali leads, with about 1,368 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Burlington, VT?
- French, with about 6,058 speakers at home in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT area.