LANGUAGE IN MCLENNAN COUNTY

Prominently Spoken Languages in McLennan County

Growing Hispanic Population

1. English

2. Spanish

Top 5 languages spoken in McLennan County

3. Other Indo-European Languages

4. Other Asian and Pacific Island Languages

McLennan County Resident Voices

More bilingual services are needed so that more families can be involved.

Bilingual services are needed in the medical area and education. They could have interpreters available at these services that could help break the communication barrier.

5. Vietnamese

Language is undoubtedly the main cause of stress and doubts in the Hispanic community of Waco.

I would like there to be a change in my community where they speak more Spanish in businesses and schools

-McLennan County

Resident

For me, the biggest barrier is the language-- we need more people, signs, talks, conferences and support in Spanish.

-McLennan County Resident