Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Roanoke, VA
About 5,101 people in the Roanoke, VA area speak English less than "very well," across 3 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
5,101
Residents with limited English
3
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Roanoke, VA
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 | 11,057 ±1K | 4,386 | 39.7% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 1,045 ±408 | 632 | 60.5% |
| 3 | German | 582 ±234 | 83 | — |
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 Roanoke, VA have limited English proficiency?
- About 5,101 residents of the Roanoke, VA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 3 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Roanoke, VA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, and German. Spanish leads, with about 4,386 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Roanoke, VA?
- Spanish, with about 11,057 speakers at home in the Roanoke, VA area.