Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Little Rock, AR
About 17,683 people in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area speak English less than "very well," across 8 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
Languages by interpreter demand in Little Rock, AR
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 | 37,120 ±2K | 16,016 | 43.1% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,071 ±324 | 429 | 40.1% |
| 3 | Korean | 882 ±402 | 366 | 41.5% |
| 4 | Vietnamese | 682 ±310 | 268 | — |
| 5 | Tagalog | 1,008 ±410 | 255 | — |
| 6 | Mandarin Chinese | 404 ±122 | 162 | 40.1% |
| 7 | French | 1,402 ±491 | 124 | — |
| 8 | German | 965 ±253 | 63 | — |
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 Little Rock, AR have limited English proficiency?
- About 17,683 residents of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 8 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Little Rock, AR?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and Korean. Spanish leads, with about 16,016 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Little Rock, AR?
- Spanish, with about 37,120 speakers at home in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area.