The four largest ethnic groups reported in Basketo were the namesake Basketo people (87.75%), the Wolayta (4.28%), the Amhara (3.73%), and the Konso (1.92%); all other ethnic groups made up 2.32% of the population. Basketo is spoken as a first language by 89.06%, 4.18% Wolaytta, 3.09% Amharic, and 1.92% speak Konso; the remaining 1.75% spoke all other primary languages reported. 64.06% were Protestants, 30.73% of the population said they were Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, 2.13% practiced traditional beliefs, 1.51% embraced Roman Catholics, and 1.25% were Muslim.
The four largest ethnic groups in Basketo were the Basketo people (87.75%), the Wolayta (4.28%), the Amhara (3.73%), and the Konso (1.92%); all other ethnic groups made up 2.32% of the population.  Basketo is spoken as a first language by 89.06%, 4.18% Wolaytta, 3.09% Amharic, and 1.92% speak Konso; the remaining 1.75% spoke all other primary languages reported. 64.06% were Protestants, 30.73% of the population said they were Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, 2.13% practiced traditional beliefs, 1.51% embraced Roman Catholics, and 1.25% were Muslim.