Metro language profile
Languages spoken in Yuma, AZ
About 41,280 people in the Yuma, AZ area speak English less than "very well," across 4 languages. These tables show which languages those residents speak and where interpreter demand is highest.
41,280
Residents with limited English
4
Languages reported
Spanish
Most spoken besides English
Languages by interpreter demand in Yuma, AZ
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 | 106,324 ±2K | 41,031 | 38.6% |
| 2 | Filipino | 556 ±250 | 143 | 25.7% |
| 3 | Navajo | 443 ±179 | 97 | — |
| 4 | French | 588 ±284 | 9 | — |
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 Yuma, AZ have limited English proficiency?
- About 41,280 residents of the Yuma, AZ 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 Yuma, AZ?
- By number of residents with limited English proficiency, the top languages are Spanish, Filipino, and Navajo. Spanish leads, with about 41,031 people who speak English less than "very well."
- What is the most spoken language other than English in Yuma, AZ?
- Spanish, with about 106,324 speakers at home in the Yuma, AZ area.