Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Abilene, TX
About 11,715 people in the Abilene, TX area speak English less than "very well," across 8 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
11,715
Residents with limited English
8
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Abilene, TX
Ranked by the number of speakers who report limited English proficiency, the measure of interpreter need.
| # | Language | Speakers (± margin) | Limited English (count) | Limited English (rate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 45,684 ±2K | 10,898 | 23.9% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 850 ±336 | 352 | — |
| 3 | Tagalog | 516 ±193 | 201 | — |
| 4 | German | 891 ±350 | 105 | — |
| 5 | Chinese (not specified) | 220 ±100 | 80 | — |
| 6 | French | 275 ±134 | 49 | — |
| 7 | Mandarin Chinese | 83 ±38 | 30 | — |
| 8 | Chamorro | 156 ±70 | 0 | — |
Limited English means speaking English less than "very well." Counts are the population an interpreter program serves. Margins of error are at the 90 percent confidence level; a rate of "—" means the estimate was suppressed for reliability.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many people in Abilene, TX have limited English proficiency?
- About 11,715 residents of the Abilene, TX metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 8 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Abilene, TX?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, and Tagalog. Spanish leads, with about 10,898 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Abilene, TX?
- Spanish, with about 45,684 speakers at home in the Abilene, TX area.