Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Rochester, MN
About 7,125 people in the Rochester, MN area speak English less than "very well," across 8 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
7,125
Residents with limited English
8
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Rochester, MN
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 | 12,796 ±1K | 3,440 | 26.9% |
| 2 | Somali | 3,640 ±1K | 1,377 | — |
| 3 | Vietnamese | 1,348 ±534 | 808 | 59.9% |
| 4 | German | 1,791 ±486 | 461 | 25.7% |
| 5 | Khmer (Cambodian) | 1,172 ±570 | 351 | — |
| 6 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,203 ±351 | 327 | — |
| 7 | French | 1,094 ±525 | 237 | — |
| 8 | Mandarin Chinese | 454 ±133 | 124 | — |
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 Rochester, MN have limited English proficiency?
- About 7,125 residents of the Rochester, MN 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 Rochester, MN?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Somali, and Vietnamese. Spanish leads, with about 3,440 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Rochester, MN?
- Spanish, with about 12,796 speakers at home in the Rochester, MN area.