Newly released Census Bureau data highlights significant changes in the rankings of the most populous cities in the United States. New York City maintains its position as the largest U.S. city, boasting a population of almost 8.3 million people as of July 1, 2023. This data, released on Thursday, confirms the city’s continued dominance in population size.
Los Angeles and Chicago hold their positions as the second and third most populous cities, with nearly 4 million and 2.7 million residents, respectively. However, the rankings have shifted for two other cities: Austin, Texas, and San Jose, California. Previously holding higher positions, these cities were overtaken by Jacksonville, Florida, and Fort Worth, Texas. Jacksonville’s population reached 986,000, surpassing Austin’s 980,000, while Fort Worth’s population grew to 978,000, edging out San Jose’s 970,000.
Rep. Comer outlines a bill that would add a new question to the U.S. Census: Are you a citizen? Of course this will be vehemently opposed by Democrats, as it would throw a wrench into the gears of their years-long quest for permanent power. See clip below
🚨 Rep. Comer outlines a bill that would add a new question to the U.S. Census:
Are you a citizen?
Of course this will be vehemently opposed by Democrats, as it would throw a wrench into the gears of their years-long quest for permanent power.pic.twitter.com/5Og0wiOrWA
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) April 10, 2024
Texas experienced the most significant population growth among all U.S. states, adding nearly 475,000 residents from July 2022 to July 2023. As of July 1, 2023, Texas is home to an estimated 30,503,301 people, ranking it second only to California, which has just under 39 million residents.
Fort Worth’s population surge is particularly notable, with the city gaining 21,365 people during this period. In contrast, Austin saw a more modest increase of 4,464 residents. Across Texas, 177 of its 254 counties reported population growth since July 1, 2022, while 75 counties experienced a decline, and two counties saw no change.
City Demographer Lila Valencia attributed the changing population dynamics in Central Texas to several factors. “For decades, Central Texas has experienced significant population growth due to its booming regional economy and relatively affordable cost of living,” Valencia explained. “However, recent volatility in the tech sector, rising housing costs following the pandemic, and the increase in remote work opportunities have contributed to a slowdown in population growth, resulting in Austin slipping back to the 11th largest city.”
While Jacksonville was the only Florida city to rank among the top 15 most populous cities, the South as a whole continues to experience the largest and fastest population growth. Crystal Delbé, a statistician in the Census Bureau’s Population Division, noted the trends driving this growth. “Population growth across the South in 2023 was fueled by substantial increases in both the number of residents and growth percentages in its cities,” Delbé said. “Thirteen of the 15 fastest-growing cities were in the South, with eight in Texas alone.”
The following 15 cities saw the most rapid growth by percentage year-over-year:
- Celina, TX (26.6%)
- Fulshear, TX (25.6%)
- Princeton, TX (22.3%)
- Anna, TX (16.9%)
- Lathrop, CA (13.6%)
- Centerton, AR (11.2%)
- Haines City, FL (10.8%)
- Georgetown, TX (10.6%)
- Prosper, TX (10.5%)
- Forney, TX (10.4%)
- Kyle, TX (9%)
- Lebanon, TN (8.9%)
- Fort Mill, SC (8.8%)
- Leesburg, FL (8.7%)
- Athens, OH (8.6%)
This data underscores the continuing trend of population growth in the southern United States, driven by economic opportunities, a relatively lower cost of living, and other regional advantages. For more details on the methodology behind these population estimates, refer to the U.S. Census Bureau’s website.
James Kravitz
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According to the US Census Bureau, people who live in subsidized housing while on welfare are majority Black and most of the rest are “Hispanic.”
Is this reparations? pic.twitter.com/0c5mL4PBoW
— National Conservative (@NatCon2022) May 20, 2024
