Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Ocala, FL
About 19,332 people in the Ocala, FL area speak English less than "very well," across 8 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
19,332
Residents with limited English
8
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Ocala, FL
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 | 47,440 ±2K | 17,679 | 37.3% |
| 2 | French | 775 ±346 | 364 | — |
| 3 | Haitian | 1,394 ±589 | 343 | — |
| 4 | Portuguese | 749 ±361 | 332 | — |
| 5 | Chinese (not specified) | 716 ±324 | 256 | — |
| 6 | Tagalog | 629 ±265 | 134 | — |
| 7 | German | 1,129 ±366 | 128 | — |
| 8 | Mandarin Chinese | 270 ±122 | 96 | — |
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 Ocala, FL have limited English proficiency?
- About 19,332 residents of the Ocala, FL metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 8 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Ocala, FL?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, French, and Haitian. Spanish leads, with about 17,679 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Ocala, FL?
- Spanish, with about 47,440 speakers at home in the Ocala, FL area.