Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Reading, PA
About 34,986 people in the Reading, PA area speak English less than "very well," across 7 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
34,986
Residents with limited English
7
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Reading, PA
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 | 73,248 ±3K | 32,762 | 44.7% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 1,035 ±407 | 709 | 68.5% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania German | 2,041 ±710 | 408 | — |
| 4 | Haitian | 968 ±473 | 405 | — |
| 5 | French | 774 ±319 | 310 | — |
| 6 | Italian | 730 ±358 | 207 | — |
| 7 | German | 1,204 ±426 | 185 | — |
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 Reading, PA have limited English proficiency?
- About 34,986 residents of the Reading, PA 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 Reading, PA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, and Pennsylvania German. Spanish leads, with about 32,762 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Reading, PA?
- Spanish, with about 73,248 speakers at home in the Reading, PA area.