Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Grand Forks, ND-MN
About 2,240 people in the Grand Forks, ND-MN area speak English less than "very well," across 5 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
2,240
Residents with limited English
5
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Grand Forks, ND-MN
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 | 4,790 ±629 | 1,600 | 33.4% |
| 2 | Somali | 736 ±321 | 308 | — |
| 3 | German | 1,165 ±359 | 294 | — |
| 4 | Norwegian | 384 ±119 | 32 | — |
| 5 | Ojibwa | 1,343 ±519 | 6 | — |
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 Grand Forks, ND-MN have limited English proficiency?
- About 2,240 residents of the Grand Forks, ND-MN 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 Grand Forks, ND-MN?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Somali, and German. Spanish leads, with about 1,600 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Grand Forks, ND-MN?
- Spanish, with about 4,790 speakers at home in the Grand Forks, ND-MN area.