Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Kankakee, IL
About 3,435 people in the Kankakee, IL area speak English less than "very well," across 1 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
3,435
Residents with limited English
1
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Kankakee, IL
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 | 12,982 ±922 | 3,435 | 26.5% |
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 Kankakee, IL have limited English proficiency?
- About 3,435 residents of the Kankakee, IL metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 1 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Kankakee, IL?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish. Spanish leads, with about 3,435 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Kankakee, IL?
- Spanish, with about 12,982 speakers at home in the Kankakee, IL area.