Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Erie, PA
About 3,219 people in the Erie, PA area speak English less than "very well," across 5 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
3,219
Residents with limited English
5
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Erie, PA
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 | 5,498 ±864 | 1,801 | 32.8% |
| 2 | Nepali | 1,286 ±565 | 644 | — |
| 3 | Russian | 994 ±484 | 559 | — |
| 4 | French | 681 ±328 | 176 | — |
| 5 | German | 272 ±107 | 39 | — |
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 Erie, PA have limited English proficiency?
- About 3,219 residents of the Erie, PA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 5 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Erie, PA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Nepali, and Russian. Spanish leads, with about 1,801 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Erie, PA?
- Spanish, with about 5,498 speakers at home in the Erie, PA area.