Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
About 20,074 people in the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD area speak English less than "very well," across 4 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
20,074
Residents with limited English
4
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
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 | 37,979 ±1K | 18,924 | 49.8% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 950 ±381 | 820 | 86.3% |
| 3 | Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages N.E.C. | 248 ±72 | 248 | 100% |
| 4 | German | 802 ±349 | 82 | — |
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 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD have limited English proficiency?
- About 20,074 residents of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 4 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, and Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages N.E.C.. Spanish leads, with about 18,924 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD?
- Spanish, with about 37,979 speakers at home in the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD area.