Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Pittsfield, MA
About 2,435 people in the Pittsfield, MA area speak English less than "very well," across 7 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
2,435
Residents with limited English
7
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Pittsfield, MA
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 | 4,348 ±424 | 1,909 | 43.9% |
| 2 | German | 589 ±258 | 167 | — |
| 3 | French | 515 ±228 | 116 | — |
| 4 | Polish | 403 ±169 | 91 | — |
| 5 | Chinese (not specified) | 328 ±156 | 84 | — |
| 6 | Korean | 271 ±128 | 36 | — |
| 7 | Mandarin Chinese | 124 ±59 | 32 | — |
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 Pittsfield, MA have limited English proficiency?
- About 2,435 residents of the Pittsfield, MA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 7 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Pittsfield, MA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, German, and French. Spanish leads, with about 1,909 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Pittsfield, MA?
- Spanish, with about 4,348 speakers at home in the Pittsfield, MA area.