Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Yakima, WA
About 37,662 people in the Yakima, WA area speak English less than "very well," across 1 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
37,662
Residents with limited English
1
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Yakima, WA
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 | 96,994 ±2K | 37,662 | 38.8% |
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 Yakima, WA have limited English proficiency?
- About 37,662 residents of the Yakima, WA metro area speak English less than "very well," across the 1 languages reported there. They are the population professional interpreters serve.
- Which languages have the highest interpreter demand in Yakima, WA?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish. Spanish leads, with about 37,662 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Yakima, WA?
- Spanish, with about 96,994 speakers at home in the Yakima, WA area.