Metro language profile

Languages spoken in Topeka, KS

About 4,139 people in the Topeka, KS area speak English less than "very well," across 1 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.

4,139
Residents with limited English
1
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
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Topeka, KS: 4,139 limited-English speakers
Topeka, KS highlighted. Each faint dot is another U.S. metro area in the map.

Languages by interpreter demand in Topeka, KS

Ranked by the number of speakers who report limited English proficiency, the measure of interpreter need.

Languages spoken in Topeka, KS, with speakers, limited-English counts, and rates
# Language Speakers (± margin) Limited English (count) Limited English (rate)
1 Spanish 9,859 ±1K 4,139 42%

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 Topeka, KS have limited English proficiency?
About 4,139 residents of the Topeka, KS metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 1 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Topeka, KS?
By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish. Spanish leads, with about 4,139 people who speak English less than "very well."
What is the most spoken language other than English in Topeka, KS?
Spanish, with about 9,859 speakers at home in the Topeka, KS area.