Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Lake Charles, LA
About 4,225 people in the Lake Charles, LA area speak English less than "very well," across 3 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
4,225
Residents with limited English
3
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Lake Charles, 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 | 9,031 ±758 | 3,935 | 43.6% |
| 2 | French | 3,135 ±606 | 236 | — |
| 3 | Cajun French | 1,638 ±405 | 54 | — |
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 Lake Charles, LA have limited English proficiency?
- About 4,225 residents of the Lake Charles, LA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 3 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Lake Charles, LA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, French, and Cajun French. Spanish leads, with about 3,935 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Lake Charles, LA?
- Spanish, with about 9,031 speakers at home in the Lake Charles, LA area.