Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Bend, OR
About 5,158 people in the Bend, OR area speak English less than "very well," across 3 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
5,158
Residents with limited English
3
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Bend, OR
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 | 15,349 ±1K | 5,017 | 32.7% |
| 2 | German | 845 ±311 | 115 | — |
| 3 | French | 534 ±255 | 26 | — |
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 Bend, OR have limited English proficiency?
- About 5,158 residents of the Bend, OR 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 Bend, OR?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, German, and French. Spanish leads, with about 5,017 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Bend, OR?
- Spanish, with about 15,349 speakers at home in the Bend, OR area.