Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Macon, GA
About 4,223 people in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area speak English less than "very well," across 3 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
4,223
Residents with limited English
3
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Macon, GA
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 | 10,493 ±816 | 4,040 | 38.5% |
| 2 | Korean | 466 ±214 | 162 | — |
| 3 | German | 195 ±92 | 21 | — |
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 Macon, GA have limited English proficiency?
- About 4,223 residents of the Macon-Bibb County, GA 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 Macon, GA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Korean, and German. Spanish leads, with about 4,040 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Macon, GA?
- Spanish, with about 10,493 speakers at home in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area.