Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Shreveport, LA
About 6,548 people in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area speak English less than "very well," across 5 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
6,548
Residents with limited English
5
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Shreveport, LA
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 | 13,130 ±1K | 5,717 | 43.5% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 1,006 ±359 | 539 | 53.6% |
| 3 | Thai | 347 ±167 | 172 | — |
| 4 | French | 1,364 ±367 | 90 | — |
| 5 | German | 588 ±242 | 30 | — |
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 Shreveport, LA have limited English proficiency?
- About 6,548 residents of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA 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 Shreveport, LA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, and Thai. Spanish leads, with about 5,717 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Shreveport, LA?
- Spanish, with about 13,130 speakers at home in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area.