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The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area experienced the nation's largest metropolitan population growth last year, adding about 418 residents per day, according to recent U.S. Census Bureau data.
An increase of 152,598 people brings DFW's total number of residents to more than 8 million. The Houston-Pasadena-Woodlands metropolitan area experienced the second largest metropolitan area increase in the country, adding 139,789 residents, bringing its total population to 7.5 million. The Austin metropolitan area was in his seventh place, adding 50,105 people.
About 60% of U.S. counties experienced population growth, with southern counties experiencing the fastest growth, the Census reported. Approximately 67% of counties in the South region experienced population growth, up from 59% in 2022.
Six of the 10 fastest growing counties in the nation were in Texas. Kaufman and Rockwall counties grew the fastest, posting growth of 7.6% and 6.5%, respectively.
Eight of the 10 counties with the largest population increases were also within the state.
With a total population of 1.19 million residents, Collin County had the second-largest growth in the country, adding 36,364 people last year. Harris County grew by 53,788 residents, making it the fastest growing county in the nation. The county is the third most populous county in the United States, with a total population of 4.83 million.
Half of the counties with the highest numbers of internal migrants were also within the state. Collin County had the fourth largest influx of domestic immigrants, with 20,749 residents moving to the area. Denton County ranked fifth, with 19,262 people moving to the area.
However, Dallas County ranked eighth in the number of people leaving the county, with 34,330 people leaving the county, more than the 18,985 in 2022.
