Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Kingsport, TN-VA
About 3,791 people in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA area speak English less than "very well," across 3 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
3,791
Residents with limited English
3
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Kingsport, TN-VA
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 | 10,287 ±774 | 3,603 | 35% |
| 2 | French | 618 ±219 | 130 | — |
| 3 | German | 678 ±195 | 58 | — |
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 Kingsport, TN-VA have limited English proficiency?
- About 3,791 residents of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA 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 Kingsport, TN-VA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, French, and German. Spanish leads, with about 3,603 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Kingsport, TN-VA?
- Spanish, with about 10,287 speakers at home in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA area.