Metro language profile
Languages spoken in South Bend, IN-MI
About 10,167 people in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area speak English less than "very well," across 8 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
10,167
Residents with limited English
8
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in South Bend, IN-MI
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 | 23,430 ±1K | 8,277 | 35.3% |
| 2 | Chinese (not specified) | 984 ±351 | 605 | 61.5% |
| 3 | Korean | 880 ±300 | 528 | 60% |
| 4 | Mandarin Chinese | 371 ±132 | 228 | 61.5% |
| 5 | French | 726 ±272 | 201 | — |
| 6 | German | 1,194 ±526 | 199 | — |
| 7 | Polish | 355 ±173 | 100 | — |
| 8 | Italian | 355 ±144 | 29 | — |
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 South Bend, IN-MI have limited English proficiency?
- About 10,167 residents of the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 8 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in South Bend, IN-MI?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Chinese (not specified), and Korean. Spanish leads, with about 8,277 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in South Bend, IN-MI?
- Spanish, with about 23,430 speakers at home in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI area.