Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Kennewick, WA
About 24,448 people in the Kennewick-Richland, WA area speak English less than "very well," across 6 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
24,448
Residents with limited English
6
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Kennewick, WA
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 | 59,116 ±2K | 23,147 | 39.2% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 751 ±274 | 502 | 66.8% |
| 3 | Russian | 817 ±346 | 458 | — |
| 4 | Chinese (not specified) | 686 ±248 | 222 | — |
| 5 | Mandarin Chinese | 259 ±94 | 84 | — |
| 6 | German | 799 ±363 | 35 | — |
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 Kennewick, WA have limited English proficiency?
- About 24,448 residents of the Kennewick-Richland, WA 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 Kennewick, WA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, and Russian. Spanish leads, with about 23,147 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Kennewick, WA?
- Spanish, with about 59,116 speakers at home in the Kennewick-Richland, WA area.