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Guide India → the USA · community · checked 1 Nov 2026

The Indian community in the USA

Where Indian people live, where they meet, and how to keep a piece of home close.

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In numbers

How many Indian people live in the USA?

In 2024, 5,559,778 people in the USA said they were Asian Indian, alone or together with another background: 1.6% of everyone. 3,162,885 people living in the USA were born in India.

5.56 millionIndian Americans (2024)
3.16 millionborn in India
1.6%of the USA
1.05 millionin California
5.0%of New Jersey

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024, 1-year estimates (tables B02018 and B05006). Survey estimates, with a margin of error.

Where people live

Where Indian people live in the USA

California and Texas have the most Indian Americans. In New Jersey they are 5.0% of everyone in the state.

CA
California1,051,036 Indian Americans, the most of any state. In the San Jose area, 154,118 people were born in India: 7.7% of everyone.
TX
Texas708,890 Indian Americans. The Dallas-Fort Worth area has 228,366 people born in India.
NJ
New Jersey471,108 Indian Americans: 5.0% of the state. In Edison, more than a third of people are of Indian descent.
NY
New York423,895 in New York State. The New York area has 384,821 people born in India, the most of the big US metro areas.
IL
Illinois302,512 Indian Americans. The Chicago area has 161,527 people born in India.
WA
Washington204,605 Indian Americans. The Seattle area has 123,600 people born in India.
Community life

A piece of home, close by

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BAPS Swaminarayan AkshardhamIn Robbinsville, New Jersey, opened in October 2023: the largest Hindu temple outside India built in the modern era, as AP put it.usa.akshardham.org →
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Oak Tree Road, EdisonNew Jersey's "Little India": a mile of Indian restaurants, supermarkets, jewellers and clothing shops.
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Jackson Heights, QueensNew York's South Asian food and shopping hub, from buffets to sweet shops.
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Devon Avenue, ChicagoThe heart of Chicago's Indian and Pakistani communities.
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Diwali in New YorkA 2023 New York State law made Diwali a school holiday for New York City public schools.
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India Day ParadeEvery August on Madison Avenue in New York, run by the Federation of Indian Associations: the largest celebration of its kind in the country, says NBC New York.
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Indian missionsThe Embassy in Washington and 8 consulates: New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Seattle, Los Angeles and Boston. Passports, visas and OCI cards go through VFS Global centres.Which consulate is yours →
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Indian TVThe channels from home, live in the USA.Read the TV guide →
A cosy living room in the evening with a TV and warm shelf lights
Miss home?

The channels you grew up with, here

The news from home, your serials, the big matches and the kids' favourites. Live in the USA, on your TV.

How to watch Indian TV in the USA →
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Online

Where Indian people in the USA meet online

Facebook and WhatsApp groups are where much of the community talks: jobs, rooms to rent, advice and events.

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Your city's groupSearch Facebook groups for "Indians in" plus your city or area, like "Indians in Dallas" or "Indians in the Bay Area". Most big cities have several.
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Your language and regionMany groups are by home state or language: Gujarati, Punjabi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayali, Bengali and more.
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Your temple or gurdwaraMost post their events and classes on Facebook and in WhatsApp groups.

Stay safe: groups are great for jobs and rooms, but never send money or photos of your ID to someone you only know from a group.

Quick answers

Questions people ask

How many Indian people live in the USA?

In 2024, 5,559,778 people in the USA said they were Asian Indian, alone or together with another background (1.6% of everyone), and 3,162,885 were born in India. These are American Community Survey estimates from the US Census Bureau.

Where do most Indian people live in the USA?

California (1,051,036) and Texas (708,890) have the most, then New Jersey and New York. The New York, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Francisco, Chicago and San Jose areas have the most people born in India.

Which Indian consulate do I go to?

It depends on your state: India has its Embassy in Washington and 8 consulates (New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Seattle, Los Angeles and Boston), each covering a group of states. Passport, visa and OCI applications go through VFS Global centres.

Is Diwali a holiday in the USA?

Not nationally. A 2023 New York State law made Diwali a school holiday for New York City public schools.

Where can my children learn Hindi, Gujarati or Telugu?

Many temples, gurdwaras and community centres run weekend classes. Ask at your nearest one.

Are there Facebook groups for Indian people in the USA?

Yes, lots. Search Facebook groups for "Indians in" plus your city, or for your home state or language.

Can I watch Indian TV in the USA?

Yes. Our Indian TV in the USA guide shows every option, from ZEE5, SonyLIV and DISH to all-in-one subscriptions.

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