Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Farmington, NM
About 22,664 people in the Farmington, NM area speak English less than "very well," across 5 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
22,664
Residents with limited English
5
Languages reported
Navajo
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Farmington, NM
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 | Navajo | 46,464 ±2K | 15,967 | 34.4% |
| 2 | Spanish | 16,223 ±2K | 6,431 | 39.6% |
| 3 | Tagalog | 349 ±158 | 97 | — |
| 4 | Filipino | 359 ±163 | 93 | — |
| 5 | German | 317 ±121 | 76 | — |
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 Farmington, NM have limited English proficiency?
- About 22,664 residents of the Farmington, NM metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 5 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Farmington, NM?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Navajo, Spanish, and Tagalog. Navajo leads, with about 15,967 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Farmington, NM?
- Navajo, with about 46,464 speakers at home in the Farmington, NM area.