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DFW led all metro areas in the nation for population growth, adding 152,598 new residents

Dallas, Texas skyline at dusk
Dallas, Texas skyline at dusk
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You ever think it feels too crowded in North Texas?  There's a reason.  A TON of people are moving here, and there moving here in a rate higher than anywhere else in the country.

According to the U.S. Census, DFW leads all metro areas in the nation in population growth, adding 152,598 new residents between 2022 and 2023, leading to a total population of 8,100,037 residents.


This was the greatest number of new residents, followed by Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, which added 139,789 over the same period, bringing its total population to 7,510,253.

Counties in the Lone Star State accounted for eight of the top 10 spots for most new residents, with Harris County gaining 53,000 people, Collin County adding over 36,300 people, and Denton and Tarrant counties attracting over 27,000 new residents each.

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