Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Huntington, WV-KY-OH
About 1,874 people in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH area speak English less than "very well," across 6 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
1,874
Residents with limited English
6
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Huntington, WV-KY-OH
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 | 3,263 ±507 | 1,060 | 32.5% |
| 2 | Japanese | 583 ±183 | 238 | — |
| 3 | German | 913 ±345 | 231 | — |
| 4 | French | 533 ±185 | 217 | 40.7% |
| 5 | Chinese (not specified) | 563 ±255 | 93 | — |
| 6 | Mandarin Chinese | 213 ±96 | 35 | — |
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 Huntington, WV-KY-OH have limited English proficiency?
- About 1,874 residents of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 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 Huntington, WV-KY-OH?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Japanese, and German. Spanish leads, with about 1,060 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Huntington, WV-KY-OH?
- Spanish, with about 3,263 speakers at home in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH area.