Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Rockford, IL
About 13,696 people in the Rockford, IL area speak English less than "very well," across 5 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
13,696
Residents with limited English
5
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Rockford, IL
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 | 36,216 ±2K | 12,500 | 34.5% |
| 2 | Swahili | 2,280 ±908 | 665 | — |
| 3 | Lao | 935 ±439 | 377 | — |
| 4 | Tagalog | 577 ±245 | 94 | — |
| 5 | German | 473 ±190 | 60 | — |
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 Rockford, IL have limited English proficiency?
- About 13,696 residents of the Rockford, IL metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 5 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Rockford, IL?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Swahili, and Lao. Spanish leads, with about 12,500 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Rockford, IL?
- Spanish, with about 36,216 speakers at home in the Rockford, IL area.