Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Wilmington, NC
About 6,653 people in the Wilmington, NC area speak English less than "very well," across 3 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
6,653
Residents with limited English
3
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Wilmington, NC
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 | 15,225 ±1K | 6,279 | 41.2% |
| 2 | French | 600 ±263 | 236 | — |
| 3 | German | 568 ±198 | 138 | — |
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 Wilmington, NC have limited English proficiency?
- About 6,653 residents of the Wilmington, NC metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 3 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Wilmington, NC?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, French, and German. Spanish leads, with about 6,279 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Wilmington, NC?
- Spanish, with about 15,225 speakers at home in the Wilmington, NC area.