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 could reach 36 million to 44 million by 2060, the group estimates.
The state 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.
