Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Chambersburg, PA
About 2,978 people in the Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA area speak English less than "very well," across 2 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
2,978
Residents with limited English
2
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Chambersburg, PA
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 | 6,846 ±837 | 2,809 | 41% |
| 2 | German | 600 ±291 | 169 | — |
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 Chambersburg, PA have limited English proficiency?
- About 2,978 residents of the Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 2 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Chambersburg, PA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish and German. Spanish leads, with about 2,809 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Chambersburg, PA?
- Spanish, with about 6,846 speakers at home in the Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA area.