Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Dover, DE
About 3,806 people in the Dover, DE area speak English less than "very well," across 3 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
3,806
Residents with limited English
3
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Dover, DE
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 | 8,735 ±969 | 2,705 | 31% |
| 2 | Haitian | 2,207 ±1K | 987 | — |
| 3 | Gujarati | 498 ±218 | 114 | — |
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 Dover, DE have limited English proficiency?
- About 3,806 residents of the Dover, DE metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 3 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Dover, DE?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Haitian, and Gujarati. Spanish leads, with about 2,705 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Dover, DE?
- Spanish, with about 8,735 speakers at home in the Dover, DE area.