Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Alexandria, LA
About 3,905 people in the Alexandria, LA area speak English less than "very well," across 5 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
3,905
Residents with limited English
5
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Alexandria, LA
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 | 8,419 ±780 | 3,373 | 40.1% |
| 2 | French | 3,057 ±510 | 338 | 11.1% |
| 3 | Korean | 257 ±88 | 119 | — |
| 4 | Cajun French | 507 ±173 | 59 | — |
| 5 | German | 312 ±147 | 16 | — |
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 Alexandria, LA have limited English proficiency?
- About 3,905 residents of the Alexandria, LA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 5 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Alexandria, LA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, French, and Korean. Spanish leads, with about 3,373 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Alexandria, LA?
- Spanish, with about 8,419 speakers at home in the Alexandria, LA area.