Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Jefferson City, MO
About 4,364 people in the Jefferson City, MO area speak English less than "very well," across 8 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
4,364
Residents with limited English
8
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Jefferson City, MO
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 | 7,228 ±856 | 2,216 | 30.7% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania German | 1,268 ±446 | 520 | — |
| 3 | German | 1,972 ±637 | 434 | 22% |
| 4 | Chinese (not specified) | 584 ±284 | 386 | — |
| 5 | Korean | 801 ±293 | 256 | — |
| 6 | French | 835 ±392 | 235 | — |
| 7 | Tagalog | 501 ±244 | 171 | — |
| 8 | Mandarin Chinese | 220 ±107 | 146 | — |
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 Jefferson City, MO have limited English proficiency?
- About 4,364 residents of the Jefferson City, MO 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 Jefferson City, MO?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Pennsylvania German, and German. Spanish leads, with about 2,216 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Jefferson City, MO?
- Spanish, with about 7,228 speakers at home in the Jefferson City, MO area.