Where Do Korean Families Live in Dallas?
A Data-Driven Neighborhood Guide
MOVING TO DALLAS
Susie Jang
8/31/2026
Where Do Korean Families Live in Dallas?
"Where do Korean families actually live in Dallas?" It's one of the most common questions I get from relocating clients. Here's what the U.S. Census data actually shows.
The Big Picture: Three Counties, Not One
Most people assume Dallas County is the center of Korean life in North Texas. It's not — not anymore. Based on ACS 5-year estimates, here's how the DFW counties rank statewide for Korean population:
DFW County Korean Population Statewide Rank
Denton County 14,851 2nd
Collin County 13,017 3rd
Dallas County 9,840 4th
Denton and Collin counties — the suburbs north of Dallas — combined have more Korean residents than Dallas County itself. The community's center of gravity has shifted north, into Carrollton, Plano, Frisco, Allen, and McKinney.
Tarrant County (Fort Worth, Arlington) doesn't crack the top 4 statewide, and Korean families come up far less in my searches there.
A 2021 Dallas Morning News report put the broader DFW Korean American population at around 40,000 — with community leaders believing the real number is higher.
Carrollton Is Still the Hub
Carrollton has the largest Korean population of any city in Dallas County — 4,798 residents (3.61% of the city), nearly half of the county's total. Drive Old Denton Road and you'll see why: H Mart, Korean restaurants, churches, and small businesses make up "New Koreatown." Since Carrollton straddles Dallas and Denton counties, its true Korean population is likely even higher than this figure shows.
Rest of Dallas County:
City Korean Population % of City
Dallas (city) 4,445 0.34%
Irving 1,567 0.61%
Coppell 589 1.40%
Garland 567 0.23%
Farmers Branch 399 1.10%
Coppell and Farmers Branch punch above their size proportionally — smaller suburbs and quieter feel.
Collin County: Allen and McKinney Rising
Collin County now holds Texas's third-largest Korean population. Within it, Allen (ZIP 75013) leads with 2,269 Korean residents — 4th highest ZIP in the entire state. McKinney (ZIP 75071) follows with 1,242. Both are drawing families for new construction and top school districts.
Denton County: The Quiet Leader
At 14,851 residents, Denton County actually has the largest Korean population base in DFW — bigger than Dallas County. Much of it comes from Carrollton's Denton County side, plus growing pockets in Lewisville, Flower Mound, and The Colony.
Frisco, Prosper, and Lewisville: The Newer Frontier
Exact city-level counts aren't broken out for these three, but they're where I'm getting the most calls lately. Frisco is now 28% Asian with strong new-construction inventory. Prosper is close behind. Lewisville offers a more affordable option near Carrollton's Koreatown. All three have growing school districts and better price points than Plano or Allen.
Quick Reference: Where to Look
Walkable to Korean grocery stores, restaurants, churches → Carrollton (Old Denton Road / Josey Lane)
Top schools, fast-growing Korean community → Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Prosper
Quieter, established suburbs →Plano, Coppell, Farmers Branch
New construction, more space for the money → Frisco, Prosper, Corinth, Wylie
A Note on the Numbers
These figures come from Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates via Neilsberg's rankings, plus 2021 data cited by the Dallas Morning News. They're statistical estimates, not exact headcounts — treat them as a strong directional guide.
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