Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Wheeling, WV-OH
About 2,092 people in the Wheeling, WV-OH area speak English less than "very well," across 4 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
2,092
Residents with limited English
4
Languages reported
Pennsylvania German
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Wheeling, WV-OH
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 | Pennsylvania German | 3,744 ±1K | 845 | 22.6% |
| 2 | Spanish | 1,798 ±359 | 650 | 36.2% |
| 3 | Dutch | 1,235 ±548 | 374 | — |
| 4 | German | 883 ±346 | 223 | — |
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 Wheeling, WV-OH have limited English proficiency?
- About 2,092 residents of the Wheeling, WV-OH 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 Wheeling, WV-OH?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Pennsylvania German, Spanish, and Dutch. Pennsylvania German leads, with about 845 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Wheeling, WV-OH?
- Pennsylvania German, with about 3,744 speakers at home in the Wheeling, WV-OH area.