Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Visalia, CA
About 96,982 people in the Visalia, CA area speak English less than "very well," across 9 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
96,982
Residents with limited English
9
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Visalia, CA
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 | 204,948 ±4K | 92,644 | 45.2% |
| 2 | Arabic | 3,258 ±1K | 1,283 | 39.4% |
| 3 | Chinese (not specified) | 1,235 ±485 | 755 | 61.1% |
| 4 | Portuguese | 1,874 ±488 | 558 | 29.8% |
| 5 | Tagalog | 1,431 ±423 | 492 | 34.4% |
| 6 | Filipino | 849 ±345 | 479 | — |
| 7 | Iloko | 740 ±303 | 473 | 63.9% |
| 8 | Mandarin Chinese | 466 ±183 | 285 | 61.1% |
| 9 | German | 162 ±79 | 13 | — |
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 Visalia, CA have limited English proficiency?
- About 96,982 residents of the Visalia, CA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 9 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Visalia, CA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese (not specified). Spanish leads, with about 92,644 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Visalia, CA?
- Spanish, with about 204,948 speakers at home in the Visalia, CA area.