Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Jackson, MS
About 8,113 people in the Jackson, 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.
8,113
Residents with limited English
7
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Jackson, 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 | 16,174 ±1K | 6,393 | 39.5% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,045 ±330 | 722 | 69.1% |
| 3 | Vietnamese | 781 ±330 | 286 | — |
| 4 | Mandarin Chinese | 394 ±124 | 272 | 69.1% |
| 5 | French | 1,117 ±506 | 219 | — |
| 6 | German | 782 ±312 | 157 | — |
| 7 | Hindi | 525 ±247 | 64 | — |
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 Jackson, MS have limited English proficiency?
- About 8,113 residents of the Jackson, 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 Jackson, MS?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and Vietnamese. Spanish leads, with about 6,393 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Jackson, MS?
- Spanish, with about 16,174 speakers at home in the Jackson, MS area.