Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Flint, MI
About 3,854 people in the Flint, MI area speak English less than "very well," across 6 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
3,854
Residents with limited English
6
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Flint, MI
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 | 5,400 ±912 | 2,177 | 40.3% |
| 2 | Arabic | 3,011 ±1K | 1,022 | — |
| 3 | Chinese (not specified) | 394 ±185 | 299 | — |
| 4 | German | 668 ±294 | 136 | — |
| 5 | Mandarin Chinese | 149 ±70 | 113 | — |
| 6 | French | 698 ±256 | 107 | — |
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 Flint, MI have limited English proficiency?
- About 3,854 residents of the Flint, MI metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 6 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Flint, MI?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese (not specified). Spanish leads, with about 2,177 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Flint, MI?
- Spanish, with about 5,400 speakers at home in the Flint, MI area.