Medical interpreters in Alaska
Real-time, word-for-word medical interpretation in Alaska, in seconds, at a flat, predictable rate.
The number of residents in Alaska who speak another language at home stands at 106,900.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Anchorage
52,584speak a language other than English
16,978 limited-English residents · 4.5%
| Metro area | Speak a language other than English | Limited-English residents |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 52,584 | 16,978 |
Dots mark major metro areas (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 1-year or 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates).
The 15 most spoken languages after English
- 1Spanish23,630
- 2Central Yupik15,680
- 3Tagalog14,460
- 4Inupiaq5,722
- 5Hmong4,097
- 6Russian3,811
- 7Filipino3,810
- 8Korean3,747
- 9Samoan3,655
- 10German2,707
- 11French2,115
- 12Japanese1,488
- 13Arabic1,309
- 14Chinese1,129
- 15Central Siberian Yupik1,032
16%
of residents speak a language other than English at home.
29,650
residents speak English less than “very well”: the federal threshold for needing language assistance.
#28
highest share of limited-English residents in the nation.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Common questions about medical interpretation in Alaska
About 1 in 23 residents speaks English less than “very well” in Alaska: 4.3%, versus 8.2% nationwide.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Opalite provides real-time AI medical interpretation in 150+ languages and dialects, including Spanish, Tagalog, and Russian, on the devices care teams already carry. The system is designed to support Section 1557 obligations, with accuracy validated head-to-head against certified interpreters. Coverage includes the rare dialects hardest to staff human interpreters for, available instantly at any hour.
Every patient deserves to be understood.
Bring instant interpretation to every visit with patients across Alaska.