Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Wausau, WI
About 4,048 people in the Wausau-Weston, WI area speak English less than "very well," across 4 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
4,048
Residents with limited English
4
Languages reported
Hmong
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Wausau, WI
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 | Hmong | 4,722 ±850 | 2,053 | 43.5% |
| 2 | Spanish | 3,505 ±562 | 1,789 | 51% |
| 3 | German | 788 ±257 | 186 | — |
| 4 | French | 161 ±69 | 20 | — |
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 Wausau, WI have limited English proficiency?
- About 4,048 residents of the Wausau-Weston, WI 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 Wausau, WI?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Hmong, Spanish, and German. Hmong leads, with about 2,053 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Wausau, WI?
- Hmong, with about 4,722 speakers at home in the Wausau-Weston, WI area.