Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Waco, TX
About 34,754 people in the Waco, TX area speak English less than "very well," across 4 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
34,754
Residents with limited English
4
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Waco, 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 | 70,153 ±2K | 33,720 | 48.1% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 1,202 ±448 | 810 | 67.4% |
| 3 | German | 927 ±306 | 133 | — |
| 4 | French | 270 ±110 | 91 | — |
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 Waco, TX have limited English proficiency?
- About 34,754 residents of the Waco, TX metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 4 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Waco, TX?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, and German. Spanish leads, with about 33,720 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Waco, TX?
- Spanish, with about 70,153 speakers at home in the Waco, TX area.