Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Morgantown, WV
About 1,159 people in the Morgantown, WV area speak English less than "very well," across 4 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
1,159
Residents with limited English
4
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Morgantown, WV
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 | 2,302 ±476 | 533 | 23.2% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 557 ±232 | 350 | 62.8% |
| 3 | Hindi | 413 ±168 | 144 | — |
| 4 | Mandarin Chinese | 210 ±88 | 132 | 62.8% |
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 Morgantown, WV have limited English proficiency?
- About 1,159 residents of the Morgantown, WV metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 4 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Morgantown, WV?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and Hindi. Spanish leads, with about 533 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Morgantown, WV?
- Spanish, with about 2,302 speakers at home in the Morgantown, WV area.