Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Medford, OR
About 4,728 people in the Medford, OR area speak English less than "very well," across 2 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
4,728
Residents with limited English
2
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Medford, OR
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 | 15,826 ±1K | 4,644 | 29.3% |
| 2 | Japanese | 355 ±168 | 84 | — |
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 Medford, OR have limited English proficiency?
- About 4,728 residents of the Medford, OR metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 2 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Medford, OR?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish and Japanese. Spanish leads, with about 4,644 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Medford, OR?
- Spanish, with about 15,826 speakers at home in the Medford, OR area.