Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Tyler, TX
About 16,162 people in the Tyler, TX area speak English less than "very well," across 2 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
16,162
Residents with limited English
2
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Tyler, TX
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 | 36,581 ±1K | 15,685 | 42.9% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 826 ±323 | 477 | 57.7% |
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 Tyler, TX have limited English proficiency?
- About 16,162 residents of the Tyler, TX metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 2 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Tyler, TX?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish and Vietnamese. Spanish leads, with about 15,685 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Tyler, TX?
- Spanish, with about 36,581 speakers at home in the Tyler, TX area.