Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Duluth, MN-WI
About 2,609 people in the Duluth, MN-WI area speak English less than "very well," across 9 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
2,609
Residents with limited English
9
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Duluth, MN-WI
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 | 5,084 ±655 | 1,502 | 29.5% |
| 2 | German | 1,731 ±374 | 398 | 23% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania German | 730 ±328 | 285 | — |
| 4 | French | 730 ±195 | 145 | — |
| 5 | Hmong | 324 ±120 | 115 | — |
| 6 | Finnish | 540 ±197 | 76 | — |
| 7 | Ojibwa | 1,256 ±281 | 53 | — |
| 8 | Filipino | 265 ±127 | 35 | — |
| 9 | Igbo | 57 ±9 | 0 | — |
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 Duluth, MN-WI have limited English proficiency?
- About 2,609 residents of the Duluth, MN-WI metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 9 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Duluth, MN-WI?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, German, and Pennsylvania German. Spanish leads, with about 1,502 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Duluth, MN-WI?
- Spanish, with about 5,084 speakers at home in the Duluth, MN-WI area.