Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Ithaca, NY
About 3,073 people in the Ithaca, NY area speak English less than "very well," across 11 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
3,073
Residents with limited English
11
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Ithaca, NY
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 | 3,631 ±492 | 814 | 22.4% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 2,442 ±388 | 695 | 28.4% |
| 3 | Russian | 1,314 ±591 | 571 | — |
| 4 | Korean | 840 ±243 | 351 | 41.8% |
| 5 | Mandarin Chinese | 922 ±146 | 262 | 28.4% |
| 6 | Bengali | 629 ±264 | 187 | — |
| 7 | Italian | 322 ±154 | 62 | — |
| 8 | French | 513 ±219 | 59 | — |
| 9 | German | 532 ±237 | 53 | — |
| 10 | Hindi | 405 ±144 | 19 | — |
| 11 | Cantonese | 267 ±119 | 0 | — |
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 Ithaca, NY have limited English proficiency?
- About 3,073 residents of the Ithaca, NY metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 11 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Ithaca, NY?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and Russian. Spanish leads, with about 814 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Ithaca, NY?
- Spanish, with about 3,631 speakers at home in the Ithaca, NY area.