Students who speak
telugu and are traveling to the US this autumn should anticipate a more familiar setting than previously. According to recent research, the Telugu-speaking
population in America has experienced tremendous growth, rising from 320,000 in 2016 to 1.23 million in 2024.
With about 200,000 Telugu-speaking residents,
california has the biggest
population, closely followed by 150,000 in
texas and 110,000 in New Jersey. States like Illinois, Virginia, and
georgia also have noteworthy statistics, with their Telugu-speaking populations increasing by over four times apiece.
Not only has
telugu grown in popularity but also in quantity; out of 350 foreign languages, it is currently the 11th most spoken
language in America. In addition to immigration, this boom is being driven by
students and H1B visa holders; between 60,000 and 70,000
students arrive each year. Eighty percent of these immigrants end up in places like New Jersey, the Bay Area, and Dallas. Relocating to
dallas is like returning home. My swift adjustment was aided by the presence of communities and coworkers who speak Telugu.
Institutions like Kent State
university are welcoming
indian students with
posters that
read "Vidhyardhulaku Swagatham," helping them feel more at
home on their academic adventures.
ap and
telangana account for the biggest cohort of
indian students in the US. The
telugu community's expansion highlights how deeply ingrained it is in American society, influencing social and cultural aspects nationwide and influencing everything from commerce to IT.