Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Lancaster, PA
About 27,915 people in the Lancaster, PA area speak English less than "very well," across 12 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
27,915
Residents with limited English
12
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Lancaster, PA
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 | 35,956 ±2K | 15,168 | 42.2% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania German | 20,749 ±3K | 6,453 | 31.1% |
| 3 | Vietnamese | 2,537 ±803 | 1,566 | 61.7% |
| 4 | German | 4,405 ±1K | 1,177 | 26.7% |
| 5 | Swahili | 1,459 ±633 | 1,044 | — |
| 6 | Nepali | 1,451 ±664 | 717 | — |
| 7 | Dutch | 4,389 ±2K | 688 | 15.7% |
| 8 | Chinese (not specified) | 855 ±277 | 478 | 55.9% |
| 9 | Russian | 1,057 ±502 | 351 | — |
| 10 | Mandarin Chinese | 323 ±104 | 180 | 55.9% |
| 11 | Hebrew | 412 ±160 | 78 | — |
| 12 | Italian | 613 ±257 | 15 | — |
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 Lancaster, PA have limited English proficiency?
- About 27,915 residents of the Lancaster, PA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 12 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Lancaster, PA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Pennsylvania German, and Vietnamese. Spanish leads, with about 15,168 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Lancaster, PA?
- Spanish, with about 35,956 speakers at home in the Lancaster, PA area.