Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
About 43,035 people in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area speak English less than "very well," across 14 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
43,035
Residents with limited English
14
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Memphis, TN-MS-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 | 77,733 ±2K | 34,560 | 44.5% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 4,094 ±839 | 2,486 | 60.7% |
| 3 | Chinese (not specified) | 2,660 ±541 | 1,347 | 50.6% |
| 4 | Arabic | 4,503 ±1K | 1,008 | 22.4% |
| 5 | French | 2,685 ±1K | 730 | 27.2% |
| 6 | Hindi | 3,295 ±948 | 540 | — |
| 7 | Mandarin Chinese | 1,004 ±204 | 508 | 50.6% |
| 8 | Tagalog | 1,457 ±416 | 413 | — |
| 9 | Telugu | 1,822 ±620 | 401 | — |
| 10 | Korean | 966 ±322 | 346 | — |
| 11 | Portuguese | 897 ±348 | 328 | — |
| 12 | German | 1,412 ±357 | 174 | — |
| 13 | Japanese | 793 ±361 | 131 | — |
| 14 | Gujarati | 717 ±325 | 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR have limited English proficiency?
- About 43,035 residents of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 14 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Memphis, TN-MS-AR?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese (not specified). Spanish leads, with about 34,560 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Memphis, TN-MS-AR?
- Spanish, with about 77,733 speakers at home in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area.