Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Bloomington, IL
About 2,905 people in the Bloomington, IL area speak English less than "very well," across 6 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
2,905
Residents with limited English
6
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Bloomington, IL
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 | 6,206 ±778 | 1,893 | 30.5% |
| 2 | Telugu | 1,393 ±428 | 396 | 28.4% |
| 3 | Hindi | 1,037 ±379 | 209 | — |
| 4 | Tamil | 833 ±409 | 205 | — |
| 5 | Chinese (not specified) | 391 ±183 | 147 | — |
| 6 | Mandarin Chinese | 147 ±69 | 55 | — |
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 Bloomington, IL have limited English proficiency?
- About 2,905 residents of the Bloomington, IL 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 Bloomington, IL?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Telugu, and Hindi. Spanish leads, with about 1,893 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Bloomington, IL?
- Spanish, with about 6,206 speakers at home in the Bloomington, IL area.