Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Lawton, OK
About 2,331 people in the Lawton, OK area speak English less than "very well," across 3 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
2,331
Residents with limited English
3
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Lawton, OK
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 | 7,618 ±1K | 1,853 | 24.3% |
| 2 | Korean | 851 ±267 | 411 | — |
| 3 | German | 1,130 ±352 | 67 | — |
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 Lawton, OK have limited English proficiency?
- About 2,331 residents of the Lawton, OK 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 Lawton, OK?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Korean, and German. Spanish leads, with about 1,853 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Lawton, OK?
- Spanish, with about 7,618 speakers at home in the Lawton, OK area.