Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Evansville, IN-KY
About 3,739 people in the Evansville, IN-KY area speak English less than "very well," across 6 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
3,739
Residents with limited English
6
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Evansville, IN-KY
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 | 8,187 ±991 | 3,059 | 37.4% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 372 ±179 | 237 | 63.7% |
| 3 | Tagalog | 549 ±230 | 152 | — |
| 4 | Marshallese | 242 ±63 | 140 | 57.9% |
| 5 | Mandarin Chinese | 141 ±67 | 90 | 63.7% |
| 6 | German | 678 ±262 | 61 | — |
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 Evansville, IN-KY have limited English proficiency?
- About 3,739 residents of the Evansville, IN-KY 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 Evansville, IN-KY?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and Tagalog. Spanish leads, with about 3,059 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Evansville, IN-KY?
- Spanish, with about 8,187 speakers at home in the Evansville, IN-KY area.