Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Bellingham, WA
About 6,971 people in the Bellingham, WA area speak English less than "very well," across 9 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
6,971
Residents with limited English
9
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Bellingham, WA
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 | 13,163 ±1K | 4,264 | 32.4% |
| 2 | Punjabi | 2,090 ±565 | 742 | 35.5% |
| 3 | Russian | 1,347 ±558 | 641 | 47.6% |
| 4 | Vietnamese | 833 ±357 | 488 | 58.6% |
| 5 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,138 ±302 | 349 | — |
| 6 | French | 760 ±291 | 216 | — |
| 7 | Mandarin Chinese | 430 ±114 | 132 | — |
| 8 | Tagalog | 789 ±353 | 117 | — |
| 9 | German | 841 ±272 | 22 | — |
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 Bellingham, WA have limited English proficiency?
- About 6,971 residents of the Bellingham, WA 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 Bellingham, WA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Punjabi, and Russian. Spanish leads, with about 4,264 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Bellingham, WA?
- Spanish, with about 13,163 speakers at home in the Bellingham, WA area.