Metro language profile
Languages spoken in La Crosse, WI-MN
About 2,226 people in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN area speak English less than "very well," across 2 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
2,226
Residents with limited English
2
Languages reported
Hmong
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in La Crosse, WI-MN
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 | 2,666 ±870 | 1,312 | — |
| 2 | Hmong | 2,957 ±644 | 914 | 30.9% |
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 La Crosse, WI-MN have limited English proficiency?
- About 2,226 residents of the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 2 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in La Crosse, WI-MN?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish and Hmong. Spanish leads, with about 1,312 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in La Crosse, WI-MN?
- Hmong, with about 2,957 speakers at home in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN area.