The Korean population in Texas is among the largest in the entire Korean community in the United States.

In particular, it has been steadily growing around Dallas and Houston, and recently, the expansion to other cities like Austin and San Antonio has also become prominent.

Thanks to economic opportunities, tax benefits, and well-established infrastructure, it seems that migration to Texas will continue to increase in the future.

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, it is estimated that about 150,000 to 200,000 Korean Americans reside throughout Texas. Although there are slight variations in the data, this ranks among the top in the United States. The settlement of Koreans is expanding not only in metropolitan areas but also in small and medium-sized cities and coastal regions, being evaluated as a 'new center of the Korean community.'

The main reason Koreans migrate to Texas is economic opportunity. Texas is based on the oil and gas industry, while also rapidly growing in high-tech industries such as semiconductors, IT, aerospace, and biotechnology. This has created an environment where professionals and skilled workers can work stably. Additionally, compared to large cities like California or New York, the cost of living and housing prices are lower, and the absence of state income tax is a significant advantage for self-employed individuals and professionals.

In terms of living conditions, Texas is very favorable for Korean settlement. In Dallas and Houston, there are already large Korean markets, Korean restaurants, churches, and academies well established, so there is almost no inconvenience from the beginning of migration. Networking through local Korean associations, cultural centers, and churches is also active, fostering a strong sense of community.

Regionally, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is considered the largest concentration of Koreans in Texas. The Korean business district is developed, and the educational environment and transportation are good, leading to many families residing there. Houston is a center for the oil, gas, and medical industries, providing abundant employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, attracting many Korean entrepreneurs. Austin is seeing a rapid increase in highly educated Korean professionals due to the concentration of IT and tech companies, and the innovative city atmosphere is highly preferred by the younger generation. San Antonio has a smaller Korean population, but due to military-related facilities and a stable living environment, it is known as a place where expatriates and Korean military families reside.

In addition, Koreans are settling in various small cities across Texas, and many enjoy retirement life in beach cities like Galveston on the Gulf Coast. This trend indicates that Texas is no longer a temporary immigration destination or business hub, but is establishing itself as a "new hometown that is good to live in" for Koreans.