Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Houma, LA
About 6,189 people in the Houma-Thibodaux, LA area speak English less than "very well," across 4 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
6,189
Residents with limited English
4
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Houma, LA
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 | 10,508 ±1K | 4,544 | 43.2% |
| 2 | French | 7,856 ±851 | 929 | 11.8% |
| 3 | Vietnamese | 1,130 ±289 | 504 | 44.6% |
| 4 | Cajun French | 2,617 ±459 | 212 | — |
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 Houma, LA have limited English proficiency?
- About 6,189 residents of the Houma-Thibodaux, LA 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 Houma, LA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, French, and Vietnamese. Spanish leads, with about 4,544 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Houma, LA?
- Spanish, with about 10,508 speakers at home in the Houma-Thibodaux, LA area.