Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Eugene, OR
About 7,038 people in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area speak English less than "very well," across 8 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
7,038
Residents with limited English
8
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Eugene, OR
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 | 18,540 ±2K | 5,389 | 29.1% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,021 ±363 | 444 | — |
| 3 | French | 1,474 ±464 | 392 | — |
| 4 | Korean | 775 ±374 | 286 | — |
| 5 | Japanese | 1,263 ±436 | 180 | — |
| 6 | Mandarin Chinese | 385 ±137 | 167 | — |
| 7 | German | 1,131 ±321 | 102 | — |
| 8 | Tagalog | 637 ±246 | 78 | — |
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 Eugene, OR have limited English proficiency?
- About 7,038 residents of the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 8 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Eugene, OR?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and French. Spanish leads, with about 5,389 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Eugene, OR?
- Spanish, with about 18,540 speakers at home in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area.