Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Lewiston, ME
About 1,923 people in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME area speak English less than "very well," across 3 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
1,923
Residents with limited English
3
Languages reported
French
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Lewiston, ME
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 | French | 5,374 ±1K | 1,203 | 22.4% |
| 2 | Somali | 796 ±373 | 424 | — |
| 3 | Spanish | 1,058 ±293 | 296 | — |
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 Lewiston, ME have limited English proficiency?
- About 1,923 residents of the Lewiston-Auburn, ME 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 Lewiston, ME?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are French, Somali, and Spanish. French leads, with about 1,203 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Lewiston, ME?
- French, with about 5,374 speakers at home in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME area.