Indian Population in Florida: Cities, Jobs, Income & Community Trends
Florida's Indian community is growing and spread across Tampa, Orlando, Miami, and Jacksonville, boosted by professionals, business owners, and retirees relocating from other states. Exact counts vary by definition, but Florida is a steadily rising destination.
Last updated: July 21, 2026
Indian Population in Florida — Quick Facts
- 2020 Census (Asian Indian alone)
- 187,236 — 0.87% of Florida's population
- National rank by total count
- #6 — Sixth-largest total count, but the lowest share of state population among this cluster — Florida's overall population is simply much larger.
- Growth, 2010→2020 Census
- +45%
- Major Indian metro areas
- Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville
- Main employers
- Healthcare systems employ more Indian professionals here than anything else — AdventHealth, HCA, BayCare — alongside hospitality and franchise ownership, finance relocating from the North-east, and a growing technology presence in Tampa and Orlando.
- University hubs
- The University of Florida, University of South Florida, and University of Central Florida enroll growing numbers of Indian students.
- Community drivers
- Retirees, business, healthcare, students
- Best-known Indian areas
- Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville
How many Indians live in Florida?
The 2020 Census counted 187,236 people as “Asian Indian alone” in Florida — 0.87% of the state's population, and #6 nationally by that measure, up +45% from the 2010 Census. Florida has a growing Indian-origin population spread across several metros.
Florida Census snapshot — Asian Indian alone
2020 Census
187,236
0.87% of Florida's population
2010 Census
128,735
Same definition, for comparison
Growth, 2010→2020
+45%
Approx. national rank
#6
Sixth-largest total count, but the lowest share of state population among this cluster — Florida's overall population is simply much larger.
Fees, timelines, forms, and agency rules can change. Always verify with official government sources before filing or making decisions.
Both years use “Asian Indian alone”, so the growth figure is comparable; the rank is approximate. Full definitions and sources are on the pillar guide.
Where Indians live in Florida
Indian neighbourhoods and commercial hubs in Florida
New Tampa and Wesley Chapel
The fastest-growing Indian cluster in the state, tied to healthcare and IT employers along I-75.
Orlando's south-west suburbs
Hospitality, healthcare, and a growing simulation and technology sector near UCF.
Broward and Palm Beach
Older professional and business communities north of Miami.
Why Indians move to Florida
- Healthcare, hospitality, and IT jobs
- No state income tax and warm climate
- Retiree and family relocation
- Business and franchise ownership
- Growing university and tech scene
Who hires Indian professionals in Florida
Healthcare systems employ more Indian professionals here than anything else — AdventHealth, HCA, BayCare — alongside hospitality and franchise ownership, finance relocating from the North-east, and a growing technology presence in Tampa and Orlando.
Healthcare, hospitality, business, IT, and small enterprise.
Indian students in Florida
The University of Florida, University of South Florida, and University of Central Florida enroll growing numbers of Indian students.
What Florida costs an Indian family
Florida levies no state income tax and no estate tax, which is the main draw for people relocating from New York and New Jersey. Property insurance, not property tax, is the cost that surprises newcomers — premiums in coastal counties can exceed what the same family paid in state income tax elsewhere.
Florida's Indian community is active in healthcare, hospitality, business, and IT, contributing meaningfully to local economies — though exact tax contribution by state is not published as a simple official number.
Visa and immigration patterns in Florida
Notable share of retirees, family-sponsored immigrants, and settled citizens.
Indian communities by region in Florida
Gujarati communities
Strong hospitality and motel-business community.
Telugu communities
Growing tech and professional community.
Malayali communities
Healthcare and nursing families.
Settlement patterns, not Census counts — the Census does not record Indian state of origin.
Indian Population in Florida — FAQ
How many Indians live in Florida?
The 2020 Census counted 187,236 people as "Asian Indian alone" in Florida — 0.87% of the state, up from 128,735 in 2010. Sixth-largest total count, but the lowest share of state population among this cluster — Florida's overall population is simply much larger.
Where do most Indians live in Florida?
Tampa, Orlando, Miami hold the densest communities. New Tampa and Wesley Chapel is the commercial centre: the fastest-growing Indian cluster in the state, tied to healthcare and IT employers along I-75.
Why do Indians move to Florida?
Healthcare, hospitality, and IT jobs; No state income tax and warm climate; Retiree and family relocation. Florida has a growing Indian-origin population spread across several metros.
Who hires Indian professionals in Florida?
Healthcare systems employ more Indian professionals here than anything else — AdventHealth, HCA, BayCare — alongside hospitality and franchise ownership, finance relocating from the North-east, and a growing technology presence in Tampa and Orlando.
Are there many Indian students in Florida?
The University of Florida, University of South Florida, and University of Central Florida enroll growing numbers of Indian students.
Which Indian communities are common in Florida?
Florida has visible Gujarati, Telugu, Malayali communities. Gujarati: strong hospitality and motel-business community. These are settlement patterns, not Census counts — the Census does not record Indian state of origin.
Is the Indian population in Florida growing?
Yes — +45% between the 2010 and 2020 Censuses on one consistent definition, from 128,735 to 187,236.
What does living in Florida cost an Indian family?
Florida levies no state income tax and no estate tax, which is the main draw for people relocating from New York and New Jersey. Property insurance, not property tax, is the cost that surprises newcomers — premiums in coastal counties can exceed what the same family paid in state income tax elsewhere.
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Written / reviewed by Deepak Middha · CA, Series 65
Last updated: July 21, 2026