Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Chico, CA
About 9,762 people in the Chico, CA area speak English less than "very well," across 6 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
9,762
Residents with limited English
6
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Chico, CA
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 | 21,151 ±2K | 7,153 | 33.8% |
| 2 | Hmong | 3,038 ±785 | 1,700 | 56% |
| 3 | Chinese (not specified) | 650 ±224 | 453 | 69.7% |
| 4 | Tagalog | 405 ±149 | 178 | 44% |
| 5 | Mandarin Chinese | 245 ±84 | 171 | 69.7% |
| 6 | German | 266 ±123 | 107 | — |
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 Chico, CA have limited English proficiency?
- About 9,762 residents of the Chico, CA 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 Chico, CA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Hmong, and Chinese (not specified). Spanish leads, with about 7,153 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Chico, CA?
- Spanish, with about 21,151 speakers at home in the Chico, CA area.