Metro language profile
Languages spoken in York, PA
About 10,784 people in the York-Hanover, 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.
10,784
Residents with limited English
5
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in York, 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 | Spanish | 22,822 ±2K | 9,604 | 42.1% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 986 ±396 | 437 | 44.3% |
| 3 | Arabic | 1,329 ±636 | 386 | — |
| 4 | French | 691 ±297 | 276 | — |
| 5 | German | 684 ±255 | 81 | — |
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 York, PA have limited English proficiency?
- About 10,784 residents of the York-Hanover, 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 York, PA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, and Arabic. Spanish leads, with about 9,604 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in York, PA?
- Spanish, with about 22,822 speakers at home in the York-Hanover, PA area.