Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Lafayette, IN
About 11,196 people in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN area speak English less than "very well," across 10 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
11,196
Residents with limited English
10
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Lafayette, IN
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 | 17,976 ±2K | 8,578 | 47.7% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 2,420 ±448 | 1,032 | 42.7% |
| 3 | Korean | 1,052 ±331 | 399 | — |
| 4 | Mandarin Chinese | 913 ±169 | 390 | 42.7% |
| 5 | Japanese | 741 ±365 | 347 | — |
| 6 | Arabic | 709 ±327 | 149 | — |
| 7 | Portuguese | 283 ±137 | 122 | — |
| 8 | Hindi | 2,019 ±555 | 80 | — |
| 9 | Vietnamese | 333 ±161 | 66 | — |
| 10 | German | 646 ±287 | 33 | — |
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 Lafayette, IN have limited English proficiency?
- About 11,196 residents of the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 10 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Lafayette, IN?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and Korean. Spanish leads, with about 8,578 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Lafayette, IN?
- Spanish, with about 17,976 speakers at home in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN area.