Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Huntsville, AL
About 17,297 people in the Huntsville, AL area speak English less than "very well," across 8 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
17,297
Residents with limited English
8
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Huntsville, AL
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 | 31,891 ±2K | 13,621 | 42.7% |
| 2 | Korean | 1,912 ±615 | 1,077 | 56.3% |
| 3 | Japanese | 754 ±321 | 624 | — |
| 4 | Vietnamese | 1,001 ±325 | 606 | 60.5% |
| 5 | Chinese (not specified) | 982 ±281 | 556 | 56.7% |
| 6 | German | 2,090 ±494 | 425 | — |
| 7 | Mandarin Chinese | 370 ±106 | 210 | 56.7% |
| 8 | French | 966 ±342 | 178 | — |
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 Huntsville, AL have limited English proficiency?
- About 17,297 residents of the Huntsville, AL metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 8 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Huntsville, AL?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Korean, and Japanese. Spanish leads, with about 13,621 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Huntsville, AL?
- Spanish, with about 31,891 speakers at home in the Huntsville, AL area.