Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Davenport, IA-IL
About 8,504 people in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area speak English less than "very well," across 4 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
8,504
Residents with limited English
4
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Davenport, IA-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 | 17,671 ±2K | 6,628 | 37.5% |
| 2 | French | 2,367 ±905 | 1,440 | 60.8% |
| 3 | Hindi | 768 ±348 | 252 | — |
| 4 | German | 940 ±305 | 184 | — |
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 Davenport, IA-IL have limited English proficiency?
- About 8,504 residents of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 4 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Davenport, IA-IL?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, French, and Hindi. Spanish leads, with about 6,628 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Davenport, IA-IL?
- Spanish, with about 17,671 speakers at home in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL area.