Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Elkhart, IN
About 13,017 people in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN area speak English less than "very well," across 4 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
13,017
Residents with limited English
4
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Elkhart, IN
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 | 29,253 ±2K | 9,957 | 34% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania German | 7,440 ±2K | 1,830 | 24.6% |
| 3 | Dutch | 2,591 ±705 | 733 | 28.3% |
| 4 | German | 2,158 ±712 | 497 | — |
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 Elkhart, IN have limited English proficiency?
- About 13,017 residents of the Elkhart-Goshen, IN 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 Elkhart, IN?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Pennsylvania German, and Dutch. Spanish leads, with about 9,957 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Elkhart, IN?
- Spanish, with about 29,253 speakers at home in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN area.