Dallas-Fort Worth leads all metro areas in population growth

Dallas-Fort Worth's ability to attract business relocations and expansions means a steady stream of new jobs to draw new residents.The Lafayette, La., native fell in love with North Texas well before she moved in June 2023.She spent half her time in Dallas for work, but the travel back and forth was wearing down the single mother. She wanted different education opportunities for her young son, too. When a new job offer came that would put her in Dallas full time, Ripka jumped.

Overall, Dallas County grew by about 5,000 people from 2022 to 2023, clocking in at 2,606,358. Dallas’ growth is largely a result of international migration to the county outweighing residents moving out. “Areas which experienced high levels of domestic out-migration during the pandemic, such as in the Midwest and Northeast, are now seeing more counties with population growth,” Bowers said in a statement. “Meanwhile, county population growth is slowing down out west, such as in Arizona and Idaho.”

To Potter, North Texas’ growth, especially in Collin and Denton counties, is consistent with job opportunities brought by company relocations, with many positions requiring elevated educational attainment.

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