Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Chattanooga, TN-GA
About 17,222 people in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area speak English less than "very well," across 8 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
17,222
Residents with limited English
8
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Chattanooga, TN-GA
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 | 30,095 ±1K | 14,851 | 49.3% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 847 ±362 | 608 | 71.8% |
| 3 | Korean | 848 ±282 | 550 | 64.9% |
| 4 | Gujarati | 787 ±367 | 392 | — |
| 5 | German | 1,446 ±631 | 391 | — |
| 6 | Chinese (not specified) | 400 ±171 | 184 | — |
| 7 | French | 905 ±391 | 177 | — |
| 8 | Mandarin Chinese | 151 ±65 | 69 | — |
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 Chattanooga, TN-GA have limited English proficiency?
- About 17,222 residents of the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 8 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Chattanooga, TN-GA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean. Spanish leads, with about 14,851 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Chattanooga, TN-GA?
- Spanish, with about 30,095 speakers at home in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area.