Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Baton Rouge, LA
About 24,163 people in the Baton Rouge, LA area speak English less than "very well," across 9 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
24,163
Residents with limited English
9
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Baton Rouge, 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 | 33,224 ±2K | 19,037 | 57.3% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 4,249 ±1K | 2,382 | 56.1% |
| 3 | Arabic | 2,873 ±1K | 972 | 33.8% |
| 4 | French | 4,275 ±1K | 681 | 15.9% |
| 5 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,782 ±594 | 606 | 34% |
| 6 | Mandarin Chinese | 673 ±224 | 228 | 34% |
| 7 | Tagalog | 613 ±286 | 153 | — |
| 8 | Cajun French | 587 ±208 | 63 | — |
| 9 | German | 427 ±179 | 41 | — |
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 Baton Rouge, LA have limited English proficiency?
- About 24,163 residents of the Baton Rouge, LA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 9 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Baton Rouge, LA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, and Arabic. Spanish leads, with about 19,037 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Baton Rouge, LA?
- Spanish, with about 33,224 speakers at home in the Baton Rouge, LA area.