Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Columbus, OH
About 91,550 people in the Columbus, OH area speak English less than "very well," across 43 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
91,550
Residents with limited English
43
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Columbus, OH
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 | 77,514 ±3K | 32,679 | 42.2% |
| 2 | Nepali | 15,764 ±2K | 9,069 | 57.5% |
| 3 | Somali | 19,992 ±3K | 6,257 | 31.3% |
| 4 | Arabic | 12,524 ±2K | 4,612 | 36.8% |
| 5 | Chinese (not specified) | 9,928 ±1K | 4,253 | 42.8% |
| 6 | French | 10,052 ±1K | 3,442 | 34.2% |
| 7 | Japanese | 4,144 ±943 | 2,104 | 50.8% |
| 8 | Vietnamese | 3,850 ±912 | 2,024 | 52.6% |
| 9 | Mandarin Chinese | 3,747 ±436 | 1,605 | 42.8% |
| 10 | Akan | 6,194 ±2K | 1,604 | 25.9% |
| 11 | Russian | 3,512 ±805 | 1,540 | 43.8% |
| 12 | Haitian | 3,427 ±1K | 1,511 | 44.1% |
| 13 | Fulah | 3,165 ±1K | 1,451 | 45.8% |
| 14 | Gujarati | 3,818 ±1K | 1,418 | 37.1% |
| 15 | Korean | 3,198 ±740 | 1,399 | 43.7% |
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, OH have limited English proficiency?
- About 91,550 residents of the Columbus, OH metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 43 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Columbus, OH?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Nepali, and Somali. Spanish leads, with about 32,679 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Columbus, OH?
- Spanish, with about 77,514 speakers at home in the Columbus, OH area.