Texas

The Desi Community in Austin

The fastest-growing Asian American population of any major US metro

Austin's tech boom has pulled in Indian engineers and founders faster than almost any other US metro — the community here is newer, younger, and growing quickly.

By the numbers

Austin led all US metro areas in Asian American population growth, 2022–2023

The Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos metro grew 10.5% in a single year — first in the nation.

Source: City of Austin — Demographics report

Asian residents make up about 9% of the city of Austin

Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts — Austin, TX

Figures reflect the most recent published estimates as of 2024. See each card for its original source.

Where the community lives

A few of the neighborhoods and suburbs that make up Central Texas.

Round Rock
A fast-growing suburb popular with tech workers
Cedar Park
Family-friendly with a growing Desi presence
Downtown
Close to the University of Texas and startup scene
Pflugerville
One of the newer, fastest-growing pockets

Cultural landmarks

Austin's Indian community is closely tied to its tech and startup economy

Source: City of Austin — Demographics report

IndiAdda is coming to Austin

We're building IndiAdda to help the Desi community in Austin find each other, discover local events, and get trusted recommendations — right from the neighborhood you actually live in.

Follow @indiadda_usa for launch updates