Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Jacksonville, NC
About 5,559 people in the Jacksonville, NC area speak English less than "very well," across 7 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
5,559
Residents with limited English
7
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Jacksonville, NC
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 | 18,832 ±1K | 5,085 | 27% |
| 2 | Tagalog | 525 ±200 | 130 | — |
| 3 | French | 658 ±319 | 108 | — |
| 4 | Japanese | 318 ±148 | 97 | — |
| 5 | Korean | 319 ±157 | 78 | — |
| 6 | Russian | 214 ±105 | 47 | — |
| 7 | German | 876 ±388 | 14 | — |
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 Jacksonville, NC have limited English proficiency?
- About 5,559 residents of the Jacksonville, NC 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 Jacksonville, NC?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Tagalog, and French. Spanish leads, with about 5,085 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Jacksonville, NC?
- Spanish, with about 18,832 speakers at home in the Jacksonville, NC area.