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Tedim Chin in the United States
An estimated 32,245 people aged 5 and older speak Tedim Chin at home across U.S. metropolitan areas. About 63.3% of them, roughly 20,419 people, speak English less than "very well." Interpreter demand is highest where the limited-English population is largest, such as Bowling Green, where about 79.3% of Tedim Chin speakers report speaking English less than "very well."
Where Tedim Chin is spoken: top metro areas
Ranked by number of speakers at home. 63 additional metro areas have Tedim Chin speakers but did not meet Census reliability standards and are not listed.
| # | Metro area | Speakers (± margin) | Limited English | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN | 6,627 ±2K | 72.2% | 62.1–82.3% |
| 2 | Tulsa, OK | 3,505 ±862 | 61.4% | 53.7–69.2% |
| 3 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 2,225 ±773 | 56.9% | 47.2–66.6% |
| 4 | Bowling Green, KY | 1,451 ±499 | 79.3% | 68.2–90.5% |
Limited English means speaking English less than "very well." Margins of error are at the 90 percent confidence level. "Range" is the 90 percent confidence interval for the limited-English share.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many people speak Tedim Chin in the United States?
- An estimated 32,245 people aged 5 and older speak Tedim Chin at home across U.S. metropolitan areas, based on the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey.
- What share of Tedim Chin speakers have limited English proficiency?
- About 63.3 percent, roughly 20,419 people, report speaking English less than "very well." That is the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which U.S. metro area has the most Tedim Chin speakers?
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN, with about 6,627 Tedim Chin speakers at home.
- Where is Tedim Chin interpreter demand highest?
- Demand tracks the size of the limited-English population. Bowling Green, KY stands out, where about 79.3 percent of Tedim Chin speakers report speaking English less than "very well."