Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Columbus, GA-AL
About 7,836 people in the Columbus, GA-AL area speak English less than "very well," across 7 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
7,836
Residents with limited English
7
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Columbus, GA-AL
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 | 19,865 ±1K | 6,485 | 32.6% |
| 2 | Korean | 925 ±301 | 517 | 55.9% |
| 3 | German | 1,239 ±335 | 236 | — |
| 4 | Tagalog | 697 ±277 | 222 | — |
| 5 | Chinese (not specified) | 502 ±172 | 204 | 40.6% |
| 6 | French | 601 ±251 | 95 | — |
| 7 | Mandarin Chinese | 190 ±65 | 77 | 40.6% |
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 Columbus, GA-AL have limited English proficiency?
- About 7,836 residents of the Columbus, GA-AL metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 7 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Columbus, GA-AL?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Korean, and German. Spanish leads, with about 6,485 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Columbus, GA-AL?
- Spanish, with about 19,865 speakers at home in the Columbus, GA-AL area.