Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Owensboro, KY
About 1,054 people in the Owensboro, KY area speak English less than "very well," across 1 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
1,054
Residents with limited English
1
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Owensboro, KY
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 | 2,533 ±490 | 1,054 | 41.6% |
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 Owensboro, KY have limited English proficiency?
- About 1,054 residents of the Owensboro, KY metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 1 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Owensboro, KY?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish. Spanish leads, with about 1,054 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Owensboro, KY?
- Spanish, with about 2,533 speakers at home in the Owensboro, KY area.