Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Appleton, WI
About 2,885 people in the Appleton, WI area speak English less than "very well," across 3 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
2,885
Residents with limited English
3
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Appleton, WI
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 | 5,206 ±883 | 1,521 | 29.2% |
| 2 | Hmong | 3,008 ±745 | 1,277 | 42.5% |
| 3 | French | 534 ±254 | 87 | — |
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 Appleton, WI have limited English proficiency?
- About 2,885 residents of the Appleton, WI metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 3 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Appleton, WI?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Hmong, and French. Spanish leads, with about 1,521 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Appleton, WI?
- Spanish, with about 5,206 speakers at home in the Appleton, WI area.