Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Flagstaff, AZ
About 6,070 people in the Flagstaff, AZ area speak English less than "very well," across 5 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
6,070
Residents with limited English
5
Languages reported
Navajo
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Flagstaff, AZ
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 | Navajo | 15,639 ±943 | 3,603 | 23% |
| 2 | Spanish | 9,801 ±1K | 2,142 | 21.9% |
| 3 | Comanche | 1,754 ±486 | 162 | — |
| 4 | Chinese (not specified) | 276 ±92 | 118 | — |
| 5 | Mandarin Chinese | 104 ±35 | 45 | — |
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 Flagstaff, AZ have limited English proficiency?
- About 6,070 residents of the Flagstaff, AZ 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 Flagstaff, AZ?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Navajo, Spanish, and Comanche. Navajo leads, with about 3,603 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Flagstaff, AZ?
- Navajo, with about 15,639 speakers at home in the Flagstaff, AZ area.