Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Kalamazoo, MI
About 2,143 people in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI area speak English less than "very well," across 2 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
2,143
Residents with limited English
2
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Kalamazoo, MI
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 | 8,285 ±997 | 2,044 | 24.7% |
| 2 | Hindi | 925 ±394 | 99 | — |
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 Kalamazoo, MI have limited English proficiency?
- About 2,143 residents of the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 2 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Kalamazoo, MI?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish and Hindi. Spanish leads, with about 2,044 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Kalamazoo, MI?
- Spanish, with about 8,285 speakers at home in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI area.