Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Amarillo, TX
About 32,647 people in the Amarillo, TX area speak English less than "very well," across 6 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
32,647
Residents with limited English
6
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Amarillo, 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 | 89,933 ±3K | 30,024 | 33.4% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 2,479 ±547 | 1,243 | 50.1% |
| 3 | Lao | 1,123 ±359 | 586 | 52.2% |
| 4 | Arabic | 788 ±338 | 358 | — |
| 5 | Burmese | 569 ±269 | 219 | — |
| 6 | German | 827 ±327 | 217 | — |
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 Amarillo, TX have limited English proficiency?
- About 32,647 residents of the Amarillo, TX metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 6 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Amarillo, TX?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, and Lao. Spanish leads, with about 30,024 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Amarillo, TX?
- Spanish, with about 89,933 speakers at home in the Amarillo, TX area.