Metro language profile
Languages spoken in State College, PA
About 3,045 people in the State College, 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.
3,045
Residents with limited English
7
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in State College, 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 | Chinese (not specified) | 2,298 ±407 | 1,030 | 44.8% |
| 2 | Spanish | 3,256 ±652 | 708 | 21.7% |
| 3 | Korean | 1,096 ±389 | 420 | 38.3% |
| 4 | Mandarin Chinese | 868 ±154 | 389 | 44.8% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania German | 2,010 ±653 | 285 | 14.2% |
| 6 | Arabic | 1,204 ±560 | 153 | — |
| 7 | German | 470 ±199 | 60 | — |
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 State College, PA have limited English proficiency?
- About 3,045 residents of the State College, 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 State College, PA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Chinese (not specified), Spanish, and Korean. Chinese (not specified) leads, with about 1,030 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in State College, PA?
- Spanish, with about 3,256 speakers at home in the State College, PA area.