Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Fort Wayne, IN
About 17,076 people in the Fort Wayne, IN area speak English less than "very well," across 11 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
17,076
Residents with limited English
11
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Fort Wayne, 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 | 23,291 ±2K | 8,224 | 35.3% |
| 2 | Burmese | 6,258 ±1K | 3,896 | 62.3% |
| 3 | Swiss German | 2,812 ±923 | 1,200 | 42.7% |
| 4 | German | 5,594 ±2K | 1,034 | 18.5% |
| 5 | Vietnamese | 1,408 ±552 | 789 | 56% |
| 6 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,156 ±440 | 600 | — |
| 7 | Thai | 876 ±399 | 522 | — |
| 8 | Arabic | 951 ±397 | 458 | — |
| 9 | Mandarin Chinese | 436 ±166 | 226 | — |
| 10 | French | 763 ±289 | 76 | — |
| 11 | Tagalog | 824 ±329 | 51 | — |
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 Fort Wayne, IN have limited English proficiency?
- About 17,076 residents of the Fort Wayne, IN metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 11 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Fort Wayne, IN?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Burmese, and Swiss German. Spanish leads, with about 8,224 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Fort Wayne, IN?
- Spanish, with about 23,291 speakers at home in the Fort Wayne, IN area.