Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Watertown, NY
About 1,939 people in the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY area speak English less than "very well," across 6 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
1,939
Residents with limited English
6
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Watertown, 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 | 4,581 ±574 | 1,147 | 25% |
| 2 | French | 465 ±223 | 353 | — |
| 3 | Korean | 502 ±245 | 232 | — |
| 4 | German | 721 ±274 | 112 | — |
| 5 | Chinese (not specified) | 150 ±71 | 69 | — |
| 6 | Mandarin Chinese | 56 ±27 | 26 | — |
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 Watertown, NY have limited English proficiency?
- About 1,939 residents of the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 6 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Watertown, NY?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, French, and Korean. Spanish leads, with about 1,147 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Watertown, NY?
- Spanish, with about 4,581 speakers at home in the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY area.