Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Lafayette, LA
About 12,475 people in the Lafayette, LA area speak English less than "very well," across 7 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
12,475
Residents with limited English
7
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Lafayette, 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 | 15,212 ±1K | 8,246 | 54.2% |
| 2 | French | 14,279 ±1K | 1,612 | 11.3% |
| 3 | Vietnamese | 2,514 ±589 | 1,342 | 53.4% |
| 4 | Cajun French | 3,355 ±496 | 442 | 13.2% |
| 5 | Lao | 914 ±306 | 405 | 44.3% |
| 6 | Haitian | 595 ±226 | 226 | — |
| 7 | Hindi | 653 ±308 | 202 | — |
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.
Be the interpreter Lafayette, LA is waiting for
Every dot on this map is a person who deserves to be understood. Medical, legal, and community interpreters turn that need into access. Training is how you start.
Frequently asked questions
- How many people in Lafayette, LA have limited English proficiency?
- About 12,475 residents of the Lafayette, LA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 7 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Lafayette, LA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, French, and Vietnamese. Spanish leads, with about 8,246 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Lafayette, LA?
- Spanish, with about 15,212 speakers at home in the Lafayette, LA area.