Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Eau Claire, WI
About 5,602 people in the Eau Claire, WI area speak English less than "very well," across 6 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
5,602
Residents with limited English
6
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Eau Claire, WI
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 | 5,994 ±893 | 2,447 | 40.8% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania German | 3,397 ±815 | 1,040 | 30.6% |
| 3 | Hmong | 1,714 ±824 | 871 | — |
| 4 | German | 2,129 ±577 | 702 | 33% |
| 5 | Dutch | 1,016 ±345 | 396 | 39% |
| 6 | Tagalog | 449 ±219 | 146 | — |
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 Eau Claire, WI have limited English proficiency?
- About 5,602 residents of the Eau Claire, WI 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 Eau Claire, WI?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Pennsylvania German, and Hmong. Spanish leads, with about 2,447 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Eau Claire, WI?
- Spanish, with about 5,994 speakers at home in the Eau Claire, WI area.