Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Lubbock, TX
About 24,355 people in the Lubbock, TX area speak English less than "very well," across 8 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
24,355
Residents with limited English
8
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Lubbock, TX
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 | 88,299 ±3K | 23,197 | 26.3% |
| 2 | German | 1,329 ±428 | 437 | 32.9% |
| 3 | Chinese (not specified) | 694 ±285 | 275 | — |
| 4 | Tagalog | 986 ±317 | 147 | — |
| 5 | Vietnamese | 398 ±180 | 122 | — |
| 6 | Mandarin Chinese | 262 ±108 | 104 | — |
| 7 | Telugu | 254 ±123 | 66 | — |
| 8 | Filipino | 368 ±181 | 7 | — |
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 Lubbock, TX have limited English proficiency?
- About 24,355 residents of the Lubbock, TX 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 Lubbock, TX?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, German, and Chinese (not specified). Spanish leads, with about 23,197 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Lubbock, TX?
- Spanish, with about 88,299 speakers at home in the Lubbock, TX area.