The MLA [Modern Language Association] Language Map is intended for use by students, teachers, and anyone interested in learning about the linguistic and cultural composition of the United States. The MLA Language Map uses data from the 2000 United States census to display the locations and numbers of speakers of thirty languages and three groups of less commonly spoken languages in the United States. The census data are based on responses to the question, "Does this person speak a language other than English at home?" The Language Map illustrates the concentration of language speakers in zip codes and counties. The Language Map Data Center provides data from Census 2000 about over three hundred languages spoken in the United States, including actual numbers and percentages of speakers. Data from the 2005 American Community Survey about the thirty languages most commonly spoken in the United States provide a snapshot of recent changes in American language communities.
This web tool allows users to map and illustrate what languages are spoken in the United States.
Begin by selecting a language and then selecting a state. A national map is also available.
Then, select one of three data points to view on the map:
+ Percentage by County
+ Number by County
+ Number by Zip Code
Users can zoom in/out and add extra data layers (e.g. county names) to the map.
At the bottom of the map there is a numerical or alphabetical listing of all languages spoken in area you've selected.
Here, users will find specific numbers of language speakers by:
+ US, State, Region, or Division (Pie Chart)
+ Languages by State (Ranking)
+ Languages by County (Ranking)
Researchers can also enter a city name, Zip Code or county subdivision and get back rankings.
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