Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
About 44,909 people in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area speak English less than "very well," across 22 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
Languages by interpreter demand in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
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 | 62,753 ±2K | 32,637 | 52% |
| 2 | Arabic | 5,847 ±2K | 2,205 | 37.7% |
| 3 | Vietnamese | 3,499 ±748 | 1,918 | 54.8% |
| 4 | Nepali | 2,504 ±836 | 1,677 | 67% |
| 5 | French | 3,150 ±669 | 1,241 | 39.4% |
| 6 | Korean | 1,775 ±464 | 771 | 43.4% |
| 7 | Bosnian | 1,360 ±561 | 628 | — |
| 8 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,688 ±365 | 576 | 34.1% |
| 9 | Russian | 1,488 ±588 | 549 | 36.9% |
| 10 | Hindi | 2,273 ±534 | 526 | — |
| 11 | Khmer (Cambodian) | 710 ±348 | 401 | 56.5% |
| 12 | Filipino | 817 ±352 | 251 | — |
| 13 | Tagalog | 1,177 ±351 | 218 | — |
| 14 | Mandarin Chinese | 637 ±138 | 217 | 34.1% |
| 15 | German | 2,319 ±631 | 216 | — |
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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN have limited English proficiency?
- About 44,909 residents of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 22 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Arabic, and Vietnamese. Spanish leads, with about 32,637 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN?
- Spanish, with about 62,753 speakers at home in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area.