Are you looking for a map and data on what languages are in your community? Here are two terrific resources we recently came across:

Map of Languages in the United States

The MLA Language Map is for students, teachers, and anyone interested in learning about the linguistic and cultural composition of the United States. The Language Map uses aggregated data from the 2011–2015 American Community Survey (ACS) to display the locations and numbers of speakers of twelve languages commonly spoken in the United States. 

The Language Map of the United States:

This language map provides insight into language diversity in the United States and Puerto Rico (all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico).

There are two different geographic areas used: states and PUMAs (Public Use Microdata Areas). PUMAs are contained within states, are built on census tracts and counties, and have a population of roughly 100,000 people. PUMAs are redefined every 10 years with the U.S. Census.

Call to Action: 

• There are between 350 and 430 languages are spoken in the United States, making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world.
•  When planning for communities including preparing community alerts and preparedness materials you need to have communications in more than one language.
• Incorporate a search of languages spoken in your community as part of your planning efforts

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