Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Modesto, CA
About 81,169 people in the Modesto, CA area speak English less than "very well," across 15 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
81,169
Residents with limited English
15
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Modesto, CA
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 | 181,020 ±4K | 66,811 | 36.9% |
| 2 | Punjabi | 7,114 ±1K | 4,005 | 56.3% |
| 3 | Assyrian Neo-Aramaic | 5,104 ±1K | 1,945 | 38.1% |
| 4 | Portuguese | 5,119 ±948 | 1,324 | 25.9% |
| 5 | Persian | 2,411 ±761 | 1,186 | 49.2% |
| 6 | Khmer (Cambodian) | 2,269 ±653 | 1,088 | 48% |
| 7 | Tagalog | 2,961 ±683 | 1,058 | 35.7% |
| 8 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,488 ±467 | 895 | 60.2% |
| 9 | Arabic | 2,348 ±923 | 864 | 36.8% |
| 10 | Hindi | 2,877 ±680 | 729 | 25.3% |
| 11 | Vietnamese | 1,076 ±344 | 585 | 54.4% |
| 12 | Mandarin Chinese | 561 ±176 | 338 | 60.2% |
| 13 | Filipino | 678 ±261 | 282 | — |
| 14 | German | 813 ±319 | 41 | — |
| 15 | Italian | 303 ±142 | 18 | — |
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 Modesto, CA have limited English proficiency?
- About 81,169 residents of the Modesto, CA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 15 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Modesto, CA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Punjabi, and Assyrian Neo-Aramaic. Spanish leads, with about 66,811 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Modesto, CA?
- Spanish, with about 181,020 speakers at home in the Modesto, CA area.