Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Columbus, IN
About 5,133 people in the Columbus, IN area speak English less than "very well," across 6 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
5,133
Residents with limited English
6
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Columbus, IN
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 | 9,603 ±863 | 4,427 | 46.1% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 412 ±185 | 292 | — |
| 3 | Marathi | 899 ±396 | 205 | — |
| 4 | Mandarin Chinese | 155 ±70 | 110 | — |
| 5 | German | 247 ±103 | 50 | — |
| 6 | Hindi | 798 ±357 | 49 | — |
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, IN have limited English proficiency?
- About 5,133 residents of the Columbus, IN 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 Columbus, IN?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and Marathi. Spanish leads, with about 4,427 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Columbus, IN?
- Spanish, with about 9,603 speakers at home in the Columbus, IN area.