Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Tuscaloosa, AL
About 4,013 people in the Tuscaloosa, AL area speak English less than "very well," across 4 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
4,013
Residents with limited English
4
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Tuscaloosa, AL
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 | 8,882 ±883 | 3,555 | 40% |
| 2 | German | 813 ±350 | 211 | — |
| 3 | Chinese (not specified) | 583 ±213 | 179 | — |
| 4 | Mandarin Chinese | 220 ±80 | 68 | — |
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 Tuscaloosa, AL have limited English proficiency?
- About 4,013 residents of the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 4 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Tuscaloosa, AL?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, German, and Chinese (not specified). Spanish leads, with about 3,555 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Tuscaloosa, AL?
- Spanish, with about 8,882 speakers at home in the Tuscaloosa, AL area.