Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Fort Smith, AR-OK
About 11,799 people in the Fort Smith, AR-OK area speak English less than "very well," across 4 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
11,799
Residents with limited English
4
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Fort Smith, AR-OK
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 | 22,051 ±1K | 9,174 | 41.6% |
| 2 | Lao | 2,362 ±665 | 1,357 | 57.5% |
| 3 | Vietnamese | 1,777 ±512 | 1,236 | 69.6% |
| 4 | German | 365 ±167 | 32 | — |
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 Fort Smith, AR-OK have limited English proficiency?
- About 11,799 residents of the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 4 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Fort Smith, AR-OK?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Lao, and Vietnamese. Spanish leads, with about 9,174 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Fort Smith, AR-OK?
- Spanish, with about 22,051 speakers at home in the Fort Smith, AR-OK area.