Trending Now - Texas Suburbs Surge as America's Fastest Growing Cities

WHO:

ABC News - Celina, Princeton, Melissa, and Anna are identified as the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.

The Texas Tribune - Lloyd Potter is the state demographer mentioned in the article.

The Texas Tribune - Ryan Tubbs is the Mayor of Celina.

WHAT:

AP News - Celina, with a population of 64,000, grew by 12,700 residents, more than Seattle and Houston, which are 12 times and 37 times larger, respectively.

The Texas Tribune - Six of Texas' largest cities, including Dallas, El Paso, Arlington, Plano, Irving, and Garland, lost residents, with Dallas losing more than 1,800 residents in 2025.

The Texas Tribune - Fort Worth surpassed Jacksonville to become the 10th most populous U.S. city, with a population increase of 19,512.

The Texas Tribune - Austin surpassed 1 million residents, becoming the 12th most populous city in the U.S.

The Texas Tribune - Fort Worth surpassed 1 million residents in 2024 and became the nation’s 10th largest city in 2025, surpassing Jacksonville, Fla.

The Texas Tribune - Fort Worth saw a numeric population increase of 19,512, making it second overall in the nation for growth, behind Charlotte, N.C., which added 20,731 people.

The Texas Tribune - San Antonio added 14,359 new residents, ranking third in the country for numeric growth.

The Texas Tribune - Austin surpassed 1 million residents, overtaking San Jose, Calif.

ABC News - The Census Bureau reported that Celina, Princeton, Melissa, and Anna were the fastest-growing municipalities in the U.S. from mid-2024 to mid-2025.

The Texas Tribune - Celina grew by 24.6%, adding more than 12,710 residents between July 2024 and July 2025.

The Texas Tribune - Eight of the 15 fastest-growing cities in the U.S. are in Texas.

The Texas Tribune - Celina has almost quadrupled in size since 2020, adding more than 46,000 residents.

The Texas Tribune - Dallas lost more than 1,800 residents in 2025.

WHERE:

The Texas Tribune - Fulshear and Hutto are located about 45 minutes from downtown Houston and Austin, respectively.

ABC News - The cities mentioned are located in Texas, specifically in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

The Texas Tribune - Celina is located about an hour north of downtown Dallas.

WHEN:

The Texas Tribune - The Census Bureau data was released on a Thursday.

The Texas Tribune - The population growth data covers the period from July 2024 to July 2025.

WHY:

The Texas Tribune - The Trump administration's immigration slowdown has significantly impacted population growth in Texas cities.

The Texas Tribune - The slowdown in international migration to the U.S. and lower birth rates are contributing to fewer people moving to Texas cities.

The Texas Tribune - Economic uncertainty has made people less eager to move, leading them to seek more affordable areas with better job opportunities.

HOW:

The Texas Tribune - The fast-growing suburbs are characterized by relatively more affordable housing options compared to core cities, greater proximity to newer schools, parks, and modern commercial areas, and a perception of better public safety.

The Texas Tribune - The fast-growing suburbs offer relatively more affordable housing options and greater proximity to newer schools, parks, and commercial areas.

(UPDATED May 14, 2026 23:19 UTC)

In a surprising demographic shift, Celina, Texas, has seen its population surge by 12,700 residents, outpacing larger cities like Seattle and Houston, while Fort Worth has now become the 10th most populous city in the U.S. after gaining over 19,500 residents. Meanwhile, Austin has crossed the one million mark, making it the 12th largest city in the country, while several major Texas cities, including Dallas, experienced a decline in residents, with Dallas alone losing more than 1,800 people in 2025. This trend is largely attributed to the Trump administration's immigration slowdown, which has affected population growth in urban areas, while fast-growing suburbs are attracting new residents with more affordable housing and improved amenities.

(UPDATED May 14, 2026 19:34 UTC)

Fort Worth has officially surpassed 1 million residents, becoming the nation’s 10th largest city and experiencing a population increase of 19,512, making it second in the country for growth, just behind Charlotte, North Carolina. Meanwhile, San Antonio added 14,359 new residents, ranking third for numeric growth, and Austin also crossed the million mark, overtaking San Jose, California. The fast-growing suburbs of Fulshear and Hutto, located about 45 minutes from downtown Houston and Austin respectively, are attracting new residents with more affordable housing options and access to modern amenities like schools, parks, and commercial areas.

(UPDATED May 14, 2026 17:37 UTC)

According to the Census Bureau, Celina, Princeton, Melissa, and Anna have been identified as the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. from mid-2024 to mid-2025, with Celina alone experiencing a remarkable growth of 24.6%, adding over 12,710 residents during that time. Located about an hour north of downtown Dallas, Celina has nearly quadrupled in size since 2020, now boasting more than 46,000 additional residents, while Dallas itself saw a decline of over 1,800 residents in 2025. This surge in population can be attributed to the suburbs offering more affordable housing and better access to schools and parks, even as economic uncertainty and a slowdown in international migration have made many hesitant to relocate.