Both Dallas and Fort Worth grew, but Cowtown grew faster than Big D.
DALLAS — The city of Dallas has slightly reversed its population decline trend and maintained its position as the ninth most populous city in the country, according to recent U.S. Census data.
Dallas' population will increase from 1.29 million in 2022 to 1.32 million in 2023, an increase of about 5,510 people, according to estimates released on May 16. Despite the slight increase, the city will have about 1,500 fewer residents in 2023 than in 2020.
Texas is one of the five most populous cities in the United States, and seven of the 15 fastest growing cities in the country are in Texas. Fort Worth recorded its second-largest increase in residents, increasing by 21,365 residents. This city is her 12th most populous in the United States.
Celina increased by almost 27%, making it the fastest growing city in the country and the ninth largest numerical increase. The city is one of four in Collin County listed as the fastest growing region in the nation.
Overall, the Dallas-Fort Worth region saw the largest increase in metropolitan population last year, with more than 8 million total residents, according to previous census reports.
Dallas County saw a slight increase from 2022 to 2023, adding about 4,365 people in 2023, according to previous census data. The county is the eighth most populous in the country, but it also had fewer residents in 2023 than it did in 2020, by about 5,000 people. The county also ranked eighth in terms of outflows, with 34,330 outflows, more than the 18,985 in 2022.
Collin County added approximately 36,000 residents in 2023, experiencing the largest annual population growth in the country. Tarrant County had its ninth-largest annual growth rate, with a population increase of about 27,300 people.
