Fort Worth sees significant population growth, now nation’s 10th largest city
Fort Worth is now the 10th largest city in the country, and had the second-largest population growth of any city in the United States, according to new Census data.
Over 19,000 people moved to Fort Worth between 2024 and 2025, pushing the population to 1,028,117. Fort Worth ranks one spot behind Dallas, which has 1.3 million residents.
According to Texas 2036, a nonpartisan public policy organization, most of the state’s population growth is driven by domestic migration. The state’s population of 31.7 million could reach 36 million to 44 million by 2060, the group estimates.
The city grew by 23,000 people from 2023 to 2024, when it surpassed 1 million residents for the first time.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said that Fort Worth is experiencing growth for “the right reasons.”
“As we celebrate our top 10 ranking, it’s more important than ever that we continue to lead with smart policies, smart investments and smart planning to ensure the city we love thrives long into the future,” Parker said in a statement.
Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston all ranked in the top 10 most populated cities. Austin is number 12, and just surpassed 1 million residents for the first time this year.
Several DFW suburbs also made the list of most populated towns over 20,000 people. Celina, Princeton, Melissa and Anna all ranked in the top five.
Fort Worth City Manager Jay Chapa said that ranking in the top 10 largest cities is an “important reminder” that they have a responsibility to continue to steward future growth.
“Substantial growth like we’re seeing in Fort Worth doesn’t just happen. The City of Fort Worth is extremely fortunate because over several decades we have been led by public servants who prioritize fiscal discipline, continuous improvement of our City services, and a focus on delivering a high quality of life for our residents,” Chapa said in a statement.
This story was originally published May 14, 2026 at 2:23 PM.
