Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Joplin, MO
About 3,321 people in the Joplin, MO area speak English less than "very well," across 3 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
3,321
Residents with limited English
3
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Joplin, 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 | 7,132 ±931 | 2,770 | 38.8% |
| 2 | Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages N.E.C. | 617 ±134 | 365 | 59.2% |
| 3 | Hmong | 539 ±218 | 186 | — |
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 Joplin, MO have limited English proficiency?
- About 3,321 residents of the Joplin, MO 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 Joplin, MO?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages N.E.C., and Hmong. Spanish leads, with about 2,770 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Joplin, MO?
- Spanish, with about 7,132 speakers at home in the Joplin, MO area.