Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Gulfport, MS
About 10,252 people in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS area speak English less than "very well," across 7 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
10,252
Residents with limited English
7
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Gulfport, MS
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 | 17,385 ±1K | 8,038 | 46.2% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 2,741 ±556 | 1,455 | 53.1% |
| 3 | Tagalog | 876 ±267 | 270 | 30.8% |
| 4 | Chinese (not specified) | 472 ±216 | 198 | — |
| 5 | French | 1,216 ±405 | 163 | — |
| 6 | Mandarin Chinese | 178 ±82 | 75 | — |
| 7 | German | 733 ±280 | 53 | — |
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 Gulfport, MS have limited English proficiency?
- About 10,252 residents of the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 7 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Gulfport, MS?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, and Tagalog. Spanish leads, with about 8,038 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Gulfport, MS?
- Spanish, with about 17,385 speakers at home in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS area.