Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Williamsport, PA
About 1,332 people in the Williamsport, PA area speak English less than "very well," across 5 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
1,332
Residents with limited English
5
Languages reported
Pennsylvania German
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Williamsport, PA
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 | 2,329 ±761 | 569 | 24.4% |
| 2 | Spanish | 1,648 ±361 | 430 | — |
| 3 | Chinese (not specified) | 269 ±123 | 187 | — |
| 4 | German | 652 ±321 | 76 | — |
| 5 | Mandarin Chinese | 102 ±47 | 70 | — |
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 Williamsport, PA have limited English proficiency?
- About 1,332 residents of the Williamsport, PA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 5 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Williamsport, PA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Pennsylvania German, Spanish, and Chinese (not specified). Pennsylvania German leads, with about 569 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Williamsport, PA?
- Pennsylvania German, with about 2,329 speakers at home in the Williamsport, PA area.