Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Sumter, SC
About 2,094 people in the Sumter, SC area speak English less than "very well," across 3 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
2,094
Residents with limited English
3
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Sumter, SC
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 | 6,194 ±700 | 1,911 | 30.9% |
| 2 | Tagalog | 427 ±172 | 160 | — |
| 3 | German | 652 ±227 | 23 | — |
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 Sumter, SC have limited English proficiency?
- About 2,094 residents of the Sumter, SC 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 Sumter, SC?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Tagalog, and German. Spanish leads, with about 1,911 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Sumter, SC?
- Spanish, with about 6,194 speakers at home in the Sumter, SC area.