Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Waterloo, IA
About 9,366 people in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area speak English less than "very well," across 5 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
9,366
Residents with limited English
5
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Waterloo, IA
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 | 13,112 ±965 | 6,029 | 46% |
| 2 | French | 1,374 ±595 | 1,254 | 91.3% |
| 3 | Bosnian | 2,047 ±887 | 1,233 | — |
| 4 | Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages N.E.C. | 629 ±286 | 629 | 100% |
| 5 | German | 1,500 ±388 | 221 | 14.7% |
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 Waterloo, IA have limited English proficiency?
- About 9,366 residents of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 5 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Waterloo, IA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, French, and Bosnian. Spanish leads, with about 6,029 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Waterloo, IA?
- Spanish, with about 13,112 speakers at home in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area.