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The skyline of Fort Worth, Texas at sunset
Fort Worth has officially surpassed the 1 million resident mark, solidifying its status as the 11th most populous city in the United States according to newly released U.S. Census Bureau data.
Cowtown's population is estimated to be 1,008,106 -- larger than Austin, and the 11th largest city in the United States. Only 13 cities in the country have more than 1 million people.
Between 2023 and 2024, the city added 23,442 new residents, ranking it fifth in the nation for population growth during that period. The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area has also experienced significant growth, with the region's population reaching 8.1 million residents and adding more than 95,000 jobs over the past three years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Per Census data, the south experienced the highest average population growth of any region. Cities and towns in the south with populations between 5,000 and 9,999 residents experienced the highest average increase of 1.6%. Those with populations ranging from 10,000 to 49,999 also saw an average growth rate at 1.6%.