The sun sets behind downtown Nov. 9, 2025, in Houston. Waller County, just northeast of Houston, was the fastest-growing county in the state and the second-fastest-growing county in the country between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025.

Texas suburbs lead U.S. for population growth as international migration slows, census finds

Waller County, near Houston, was the second fastest growing county in the U.S. Another three Texas counties were among the 10 fastest growing in U.S.

by Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Waller County, near Houston, was the second fastest growing county in the U.S. Another three Texas counties were among the 10 fastest growing in U.S.

Texas added more residents than any other state last year. However, the number of immigrants moving to Texas dropped by 48%.

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Texas’ population grew at a slower pace in 2025 than in previous years, according to new federal data. Nearly 32 million people now live in the state.

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

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Texas is now home to 31 million people even as population growth slows

Texas added nearly 563,000 residents within the last year, new U.S. Census Bureau estimates show.

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune December 19, 2024June 9, 2025

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Texas counties lead the US in population growth, Census says

Kaufman County, east of Dallas, grew faster than any other in the country from 2022 to 2023. Harris County added the most new residents.

by Madaleine Rubin, The Texas Tribune March 15, 2024July 15, 2024

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Texas has some of the worst dental health in the nation, according to new study

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by Brandon Rodriguez February 2, 2023August 12, 2024

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The majority of millennials born in San Antonio end up staying in the city, new study finds

Race and economic background play big roles in whether millennials end up sticking around in the Alamo City.

by Michael Karlis July 28, 2022September 26, 2024

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The U.S. census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count

Immigrants, people living in poverty and non-English speakers were among the most likely to be missed, yet the crucial count received lackluster promotion by Texas state government.

by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2022May 1, 2024

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Texas suburbs lead U.S. for population growth as international migration slows, census finds

Census: Texas led U.S. in population growth in 2025, but immigration slowed

Texas is now home to 31 million people even as population growth slows

Texas counties lead the US in population growth, Census says

Texas has some of the worst dental health in the nation, according to new study

The majority of millennials born in San Antonio end up staying in the city, new study finds

The U.S. census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick falsely blames Black people for Texas’ climbing COVID-19 numbers

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Latest census delay will push Texas’ redrawing of political maps into the fall

The U.S. census will continue through October, paving the way for more Texans to be counted

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