Metro language profile
Languages spoken in El Centro, CA
About 55,502 people in the El Centro, CA area speak English less than "very well," across 1 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
55,502
Residents with limited English
1
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in El Centro, 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 | 122,647 ±2K | 55,502 | 45.3% |
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 El Centro, CA have limited English proficiency?
- About 55,502 residents of the El Centro, CA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 1 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in El Centro, CA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish. Spanish leads, with about 55,502 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in El Centro, CA?
- Spanish, with about 122,647 speakers at home in the El Centro, CA area.