Texas had 8 of country’s fastest growing cities in 2025
The Texas Tribune • • general
Key Points:
- Texas continues to host some of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., with Celina leading nationwide growth at 24.6% between July 2024 and July 2025, adding over 12,700 residents.
- Eight of the 15 fastest-growing U.S. cities are Texas suburbs, mainly in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, while major cities like Houston, San Antonio, and Fort Worth still see significant population gains despite slower international migration.
- Some large Texas cities, including Dallas, El Paso, Arlington, Plano, Irving, and Garland, experienced population declines, influenced by immigration slowdowns, rising death rates, and economic uncertainty.
- Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs attract residents due to more affordable housing, newer amenities, and perceived better public safety, contrasting with slower growth or decline in core cities lacking new development.
- Fort Worth surpassed 1 million residents and became the 10th largest U.S. city, while Austin also crossed the 1 million mark, reflecting ongoing urban growth within the Texas Triangle region.