Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
About 13,564 people in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC area speak English less than "very well," across 10 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
Languages by interpreter demand in Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
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 | 26,322 ±2K | 11,241 | 42.7% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 844 ±372 | 646 | — |
| 3 | Portuguese | 1,684 ±763 | 336 | — |
| 4 | Italian | 949 ±353 | 308 | — |
| 5 | French | 1,393 ±420 | 272 | — |
| 6 | Gujarati | 555 ±253 | 240 | — |
| 7 | German | 1,110 ±328 | 174 | — |
| 8 | Chinese (not specified) | 421 ±196 | 170 | — |
| 9 | Russian | 594 ±238 | 113 | — |
| 10 | Mandarin Chinese | 159 ±74 | 64 | — |
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 Myrtle Beach, SC-NC have limited English proficiency?
- About 13,564 residents of the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 10 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Myrtle Beach, SC-NC?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, and Portuguese. Spanish leads, with about 11,241 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Myrtle Beach, SC-NC?
- Spanish, with about 26,322 speakers at home in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC area.