Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Syracuse, NY
About 17,809 people in the Syracuse, NY area speak English less than "very well," across 24 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
17,809
Residents with limited English
24
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Syracuse, NY
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 | 18,733 ±1K | 5,164 | 27.6% |
| 2 | Arabic | 4,427 ±1K | 1,967 | 44.4% |
| 3 | Chinese (not specified) | 3,636 ±489 | 1,822 | 50.1% |
| 4 | Vietnamese | 2,016 ±553 | 1,188 | 58.9% |
| 5 | Ukrainian | 1,964 ±558 | 989 | 50.4% |
| 6 | Somali | 2,005 ±732 | 732 | 36.5% |
| 7 | Mandarin Chinese | 1,372 ±185 | 688 | 50.1% |
| 8 | Karen languages | 1,117 ±451 | 628 | 56.2% |
| 9 | Russian | 1,502 ±648 | 620 | 41.3% |
| 10 | Bosnian | 1,177 ±481 | 499 | 42.4% |
| 11 | Italian | 1,683 ±285 | 488 | 29% |
| 12 | Nepali | 719 ±344 | 438 | — |
| 13 | Korean | 900 ±312 | 391 | 43.4% |
| 14 | Hebrew | 526 ±168 | 382 | 72.6% |
| 15 | French | 2,433 ±464 | 382 | 15.7% |
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 Syracuse, NY have limited English proficiency?
- About 17,809 residents of the Syracuse, NY metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 24 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Syracuse, NY?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese (not specified). Spanish leads, with about 5,164 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Syracuse, NY?
- Spanish, with about 18,733 speakers at home in the Syracuse, NY area.