Indian Americans number approximately 5.5 million in 2026, comprising about 1.6% of the U.S. population and ranking as the second-largest Asian-origin group after Chinese Americans.
Key Demographic Breakdown
Around 3.3 million Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and 2.1 million Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). Religion: Hindus (51%), Christians (18%), Muslims (10%), unaffiliated (10%), Sikhs (5%), Jains (2%).
Top 5 States by Indian Population 2026
| Rank | State | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 810,043 |
| 2 | Texas | 434,221 |
| 3 | New Jersey | 386,236 |
| 4 | New York | 371,987 |
| 5 | Illinois | 248,679 |
Major Metro Hubs
New York-Newark (685,207), Chicago (233,647), San Francisco (229,323), Dallas (212,379).
