Learn about Fort Worth’s growth compared to other large cities

Learn about Fort Worth's growth compared to other large cities

Published on June 23, 2026

On May 14, the Census Bureau released population estimates for U.S. cities as of July 1, 2025. The population and housing unit estimates are released by the Census Bureau each year. Each new series of estimates is revised annually beginning with the date of the most recent decennial census to incorporate the latest data, geographic boundaries, and methodology.

According to these estimates:

• Fort Worth's population was 1,028,117 as of July 1, 2025.
• Fort Worth is now the 10th largest city in the United States by population. In the past year, Fort Worth surpassed the population of Jacksonville and now trails ninth-ranked Dallas by approximately 300,000 people.
• Fort Worth continues to be the fastest growing city since 2020 among the 30 most populous cities, with the population growing by 11.9% over the last five years, and 2% in the past year.
• Of all cities over 20,000 people, Fort Worth had the 2nd largest numeric increase in population over the previous year, adding 19,512 people between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025. Charlotte, N.C., had the largest year over year population increase of 20,731.
• Of the top 30 most populous cities, Fort Worth ranks 23rd in terms of population density (followed by El Paso, Indianapolis, Louisville, Memphis, Nashville, Jacksonville and Oklahoma City).
• The top five fastest-growing cities in the nation with populations of 20,000 or more were all in Texas, with four of them clustered in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

The growth in Fort Worth and other Texas cities can be attributed to various factors, including a strong economy, a comparatively low cost of living, and a favorable business climate. Fort Worth's population growth, economic expansion, and changing demographics highlight the city's ongoing appeal as a place to live and work, as well as the larger trend of Texas' rapid population growth.

For more on population and demographics, visit the City's website.

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