Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Canton, OH
About 2,211 people in the Canton-Massillon, OH area speak English less than "very well," across 4 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
2,211
Residents with limited English
4
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Canton, OH
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 | 4,756 ±880 | 1,879 | 39.5% |
| 2 | German | 1,247 ±540 | 215 | — |
| 3 | Pennsylvania German | 820 ±316 | 98 | — |
| 4 | Italian | 283 ±130 | 19 | — |
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 Canton, OH have limited English proficiency?
- About 2,211 residents of the Canton-Massillon, OH 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 Canton, OH?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, German, and Pennsylvania German. Spanish leads, with about 1,879 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Canton, OH?
- Spanish, with about 4,756 speakers at home in the Canton-Massillon, OH area.