Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Clarksville, TN-KY
About 8,116 people in the Clarksville, TN-KY area speak English less than "very well," across 6 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
8,116
Residents with limited English
6
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Clarksville, TN-KY
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 | 18,570 ±2K | 5,571 | 30% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania German | 2,957 ±1K | 1,064 | 36% |
| 3 | Korean | 1,283 ±331 | 773 | 60.2% |
| 4 | Tagalog | 852 ±355 | 303 | — |
| 5 | German | 2,423 ±723 | 297 | 12.3% |
| 6 | French | 1,107 ±489 | 108 | — |
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 Clarksville, TN-KY have limited English proficiency?
- About 8,116 residents of the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 6 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Clarksville, TN-KY?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Pennsylvania German, and Korean. Spanish leads, with about 5,571 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Clarksville, TN-KY?
- Spanish, with about 18,570 speakers at home in the Clarksville, TN-KY area.