Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Lincoln, NE
About 13,761 people in the Lincoln, NE area speak English less than "very well," across 8 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
13,761
Residents with limited English
8
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Lincoln, NE
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 | 22,044 ±2K | 8,665 | 39.3% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 3,807 ±870 | 2,040 | 53.6% |
| 3 | Arabic | 3,874 ±1K | 1,150 | 29.7% |
| 4 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,605 ±467 | 838 | 52.2% |
| 5 | Mandarin Chinese | 606 ±176 | 316 | 52.2% |
| 6 | Russian | 1,385 ±659 | 310 | — |
| 7 | French | 1,236 ±483 | 261 | — |
| 8 | German | 1,148 ±353 | 181 | — |
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 Lincoln, NE have limited English proficiency?
- About 13,761 residents of the Lincoln, NE metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 8 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Lincoln, NE?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, and Arabic. Spanish leads, with about 8,665 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Lincoln, NE?
- Spanish, with about 22,044 speakers at home in the Lincoln, NE area.