Language Spoken at Home for Burleigh County, ND

Burleigh County – Language Spoken at Home

Understanding the languages spoken at home is crucial for a variety of reasons, ranging from cultural appreciation and preservation to economic development and political stability. Language is not just a tool for communication; it is a carrier of culture, history, and identity. Here are several key reasons why understanding the linguistic landscape of a region is important:

Cultural Insight and Preservation: Language is deeply intertwined with culture. By understanding the languages spoken in a region, we gain insights into the traditions, values, and social norms of the communities that reside there. This knowledge is essential for preserving cultural heritage, especially in areas where indigenous languages are at risk of extinction. Language preservation efforts can help maintain cultural diversity and ensure that future generations have access to their ancestral heritage.
Effective Communication: In a globalized world, effective communication is key to fostering relationships, whether they are personal, professional, or diplomatic. Understanding the languages spoken in a geographic area facilitates better communication with local populations, which is essential for businesses, tourists, and international organizations. It helps in avoiding misunderstandings and building trust.
Economic Development: Language proficiency can significantly impact economic development. For businesses looking to expand into new markets, understanding the local language can provide a competitive edge. It allows companies to tailor their products and marketing strategies to meet the needs and preferences of local consumers. Additionally, language skills can open up job opportunities and contribute to the economic empowerment of individuals.
Education and Literacy: Language plays a critical role in education. Understanding the primary languages spoken in a region helps in developing educational materials and programs that are accessible to the local population. This is particularly important in multilingual societies where the language of instruction can affect literacy rates and educational outcomes.
Political and Social Integration: In regions with diverse linguistic groups, understanding the languages spoken can aid in political and social integration. Language policies that recognize and respect linguistic diversity can promote social cohesion and reduce tensions between different ethnic or linguistic groups. It can also ensure that all citizens have equal access to government services and participation in the political process.
Healthcare Delivery: In the healthcare sector, understanding the local language is vital for effective patient care. It ensures that healthcare providers can communicate clearly with patients, understand their symptoms, and explain diagnoses and treatment options. This can lead to better health outcomes and increased patient satisfaction.
Tourism and Hospitality: For the tourism industry, language skills are invaluable. Tourists who can communicate in the local language are likely to have a more enriching and enjoyable experience. For hospitality professionals, speaking the language of their guests can enhance customer service and create a welcoming atmosphere.
Research and Academia: Researchers and academics studying a particular geographic area must understand the local languages to access primary sources, conduct fieldwork, and engage with local communities. This is essential for producing accurate and comprehensive studies in fields such as anthropology, sociology, and history.

In conclusion, understanding the languages spoken at home is fundamental for a multitude of reasons. It enriches our appreciation of cultural diversity, facilitates effective communication, drives economic growth, supports education, promotes social integration, improves healthcare delivery, enhances tourism experiences, and advances academic research. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the importance of linguistic understanding will only continue to grow.

A diversification score measures the diversity of languages in the county. As the value appoaches 100, language diversity decreases and therefore increasing the risk of a lack of cultural diversity. The language diversification score for this county is:

92.16

Most common language is:

English

Description	Employed 16 and Over	English	Spanish or Spanish Creole	French or French Creole	German	Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic Languages	Other Indo-European Languages	Chinese	Korean	Vietnamese	Other Asian Languages	Tagalog and Other Pacific Languages	Arabic	Other Languages
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Burleigh County	97,238	93,335	1,311	394	881	283	111	66	0	23	149	326	61	298
North Dakota (in 000's)	747	700	15	2	5	2	5	1	1	1	2	2	2	9
National (in 000's)	324,751	253,391	43,630	2,169	1,535	2,232	6,390	3,620	1,124	1,597	3,355	1,800	1,416	2,491
Morton County	31,952	30,440	971	34	243	0	0	0	0	0	7	82	127	48
McLean County	9,372	9,125	85	5	39	6	41	0	0	5	6	13	0	47
Emmons County	3,048	2,824	20	5	176	5	0	0	0	0	12	0	0	6
Kidder County	2,290	2,227	30	0	14	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
Oliver County	1,787	1,765	0	0	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	0
Sheridan County	1,193	1,165	0	0	23	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5

Per Cent to Total Employed 16 and Over	Diversity Index

Burleigh County	92.16	95.99	1.35	0.41	0.91	0.29	0.11	0.07	0.00	0.02	0.15	0.34	0.06	0.31
North Dakota	87.72	93.62	2.01	0.30	0.73	0.30	0.63	0.17	0.15	0.10	0.26	0.30	0.20	1.24
National	62.77	78.03	13.43	0.67	0.47	0.69	1.97	1.11	0.35	0.49	1.03	0.55	0.44	0.77
Morton County	90.86	95.27	3.04	0.11	0.76	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.02	0.26	0.40	0.15
McLean County	94.81	97.36	0.91	0.05	0.42	0.06	0.44	0.00	0.00	0.05	0.06	0.14	0.00	0.50
Emmons County	86.18	92.65	0.66	0.16	5.77	0.16	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.39	0.00	0.00	0.20
Kidder County	94.60	97.25	1.31	0.00	0.61	0.70	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.13
Oliver County	97.56	98.77	0.00	0.00	0.95	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.28	0.00	0.00
Sheridan County	95.40	97.65	0.00	0.00	1.93	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.42

Comparisons to State Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Burleigh County		102.53	67.19	135.74	123.56	97.36	18.14	40.42	0.00	24.65	59.52	112.41	31.01	24.69
North Dakota		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
National		83.34	669.56	223.71	64.48	229.94	312.73	663.90	231.85	512.67	401.30	185.85	215.54	61.81
Morton County		101.76	151.45	35.65	103.72	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	8.51	86.05	196.47	12.10
McLean County		104.00	45.20	17.87	56.75	21.42	69.53	0.00	0.00	55.61	24.87	46.51	0.00	40.41
Emmons County		98.96	32.70	54.95	787.50	54.88	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	152.93	0.00	0.00	15.86
Kidder County		103.87	65.29	0.00	83.38	233.74	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.55
Oliver County		105.50	0.00	0.00	129.74	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	93.81	0.00	0.00
Sheridan County		104.31	0.00	0.00	262.93	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	33.77

Comparisons to National Norms	% to Total >= 150%		% to Total < 50%

Burleigh County		123.02	10.04	60.67	191.64	42.34	5.80	6.09	0.00	4.81	14.83	60.48	14.39	39.95
North Dakota		119.99	14.94	44.70	155.10	43.49	31.98	15.06	43.13	19.51	24.92	53.81	46.39	161.80
National		100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00	100.00
Morton County		122.10	22.62	15.93	160.87	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	2.12	46.30	91.15	19.58
McLean County		124.78	6.75	7.99	88.02	9.31	22.23	0.00	0.00	10.85	6.20	25.03	0.00	65.37
Emmons County		118.74	4.88	24.56	1,221.39	23.87	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	38.11	0.00	0.00	25.66
Kidder County		124.64	9.75	0.00	129.31	101.65	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	17.08
Oliver County		126.58	0.00	0.00	201.22	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	50.48	0.00	0.00
Sheridan County		125.15	0.00	0.00	407.80	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	54.64

Sources: STI: PopStats, Circa April 2025