Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Charlottesville, VA
About 6,073 people in the Charlottesville, VA area speak English less than "very well," across 9 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
6,073
Residents with limited English
9
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Charlottesville, VA
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 | 10,273 ±880 | 3,839 | 37.4% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,504 ±326 | 708 | 47.1% |
| 3 | Korean | 934 ±339 | 381 | — |
| 4 | French | 1,477 ±479 | 290 | — |
| 5 | Mandarin Chinese | 568 ±123 | 267 | 47.1% |
| 6 | Arabic | 612 ±291 | 239 | — |
| 7 | German | 1,242 ±421 | 144 | — |
| 8 | Vietnamese | 405 ±196 | 130 | — |
| 9 | Italian | 477 ±213 | 75 | — |
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 Charlottesville, VA have limited English proficiency?
- About 6,073 residents of the Charlottesville, VA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 9 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Charlottesville, VA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and Korean. Spanish leads, with about 3,839 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Charlottesville, VA?
- Spanish, with about 10,273 speakers at home in the Charlottesville, VA area.