Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Santa Fe, NM
About 10,801 people in the Santa Fe, NM area speak English less than "very well," across 7 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
10,801
Residents with limited English
7
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Santa Fe, NM
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 | 37,602 ±2K | 10,208 | 27.1% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 294 ±130 | 198 | — |
| 3 | French | 564 ±246 | 105 | — |
| 4 | German | 677 ±245 | 87 | — |
| 5 | Italian | 584 ±237 | 76 | — |
| 6 | Mandarin Chinese | 111 ±49 | 74 | — |
| 7 | Navajo | 318 ±142 | 53 | — |
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 Santa Fe, NM have limited English proficiency?
- About 10,801 residents of the Santa Fe, NM metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 7 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Santa Fe, NM?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and French. Spanish leads, with about 10,208 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Santa Fe, NM?
- Spanish, with about 37,602 speakers at home in the Santa Fe, NM area.