Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Jonesboro, AR
About 2,527 people in the Jonesboro, AR area speak English less than "very well," across 3 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
2,527
Residents with limited English
3
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Jonesboro, AR
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 | 5,806 ±589 | 2,332 | 40.2% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 262 ±123 | 142 | — |
| 3 | Mandarin Chinese | 99 ±46 | 53 | — |
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 Jonesboro, AR have limited English proficiency?
- About 2,527 residents of the Jonesboro, AR metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 3 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Jonesboro, AR?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and Mandarin Chinese. Spanish leads, with about 2,332 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Jonesboro, AR?
- Spanish, with about 5,806 speakers at home in the Jonesboro, AR area.