Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Sioux Falls, SD
About 5,844 people in the Sioux Falls, SD area speak English less than "very well," across 3 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
5,844
Residents with limited English
3
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Sioux Falls, 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 | 11,428 ±1K | 4,752 | 41.6% |
| 2 | Amharic | 2,681 ±1K | 808 | — |
| 3 | German | 1,602 ±486 | 284 | — |
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 Falls, SD have limited English proficiency?
- About 5,844 residents of the Sioux Falls, SD metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 3 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Sioux Falls, SD?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Amharic, and German. Spanish leads, with about 4,752 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Sioux Falls, SD?
- Spanish, with about 11,428 speakers at home in the Sioux Falls, SD area.