Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Hattiesburg, MS
About 4,078 people in the Hattiesburg, MS area speak English less than "very well," across 2 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
4,078
Residents with limited English
2
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Hattiesburg, 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 | 7,695 ±958 | 3,907 | 50.8% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 473 ±206 | 171 | — |
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 Hattiesburg, MS have limited English proficiency?
- About 4,078 residents of the Hattiesburg, MS metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 2 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Hattiesburg, MS?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish and Vietnamese. Spanish leads, with about 3,907 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Hattiesburg, MS?
- Spanish, with about 7,695 speakers at home in the Hattiesburg, MS area.