Texas

The Desi Community in Dallas–Fort Worth

One of the largest Indian American communities in the South

The Metroplex has drawn Indian families for decades, and North Texas suburbs like Irving, Plano, and Frisco now anchor one of the fastest-growing Desi communities in the country.

By the numbers

Over 235,000 Indian Americans call DFW home

That's close to 3% of the metro area's total population.

Source: Wikipedia — Indian Americans in Dallas–Fort Worth

Nearly 1 in 5 Frisco residents identify as Asian Indian

More than 42,000 residents, out of a city of about 219,000.

Source: desi.net — Desi Lifestyle in Frisco

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 the Metroplex.

Irving
Home to the DFW Hindu Temple Society of North Texas
Plano
Popular with young families relocating for tech and healthcare jobs
Frisco
One of the highest concentrations of Indian residents in North Texas
Richardson
Long-established Desi retail and grocery corridor

Cultural landmarks

India Mela, hosted by the India Association of North Texas

An annual cultural festival drawing thousands from across the Metroplex.

Source: India Association of North Texas (IANT)

IndiAdda is coming to Dallas

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

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