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Fort Worth Tops 1 Million Residents as Princeton Leads U.S. Growth

New Census data highlights Fort Worth's milestone and Princeton's 30% surge, underscoring infrastructure challenges and suburban expansion in North Texas.

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Overview

  • Fort Worth's population surpassed 1 million as of July 2024, making it the 11th largest U.S. city and one of only 13 to reach this milestone.
  • Princeton, Texas, recorded a 30.6% population increase in 2024, doubling its size since 2020 and becoming the fastest-growing city in the nation.
  • Collin County led North Texas in growth, adding nearly 46,700 residents in 2024, while Tarrant County followed with 32,800 new residents.
  • Princeton's City Council extended a moratorium on new residential construction through mid-2025 to address strains on water, sewage, and emergency services.
  • Most of Fort Worth's growth occurred outside Loop 820, with major housing developments planned to accommodate an additional 90,000 residents by 2045.