Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Columbia, MO
About 5,654 people in the Columbia, MO area speak English less than "very well," across 6 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
5,654
Residents with limited English
6
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Columbia, MO
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 | 9,257 ±1K | 3,805 | 41.1% |
| 2 | Ukrainian | 1,314 ±615 | 545 | — |
| 3 | Russian | 1,033 ±363 | 485 | — |
| 4 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,000 ±321 | 478 | 47.8% |
| 5 | Mandarin Chinese | 378 ±121 | 180 | 47.7% |
| 6 | German | 727 ±306 | 161 | — |
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 Columbia, MO have limited English proficiency?
- About 5,654 residents of the Columbia, MO 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 Columbia, MO?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Ukrainian, and Russian. Spanish leads, with about 3,805 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Columbia, MO?
- Spanish, with about 9,257 speakers at home in the Columbia, MO area.