Fort Worth Now Texas' Fourth-Largest City

Fort Worth has surpassed Austin as the fourth-largest city in Texas, according to the Texas Demographic Center's 2023 population estimates. Fort Worth's population reached nearly 999,000, showing an impressive growth rate of 8%, compared to Austin's 2.6% growth, which now ranks it as the fifth-largest city in the state. Houston remains the largest city with over 2.3 million residents, followed by San Antonio and Dallas. Fort Worth's growth is attributed to factors like affordability and available space for expansion, which Austin lacks. Meanwhile, Austin has fallen out of the top 10 largest U.S. cities, further evidenced by high move-out rates according to PODS. Economic pressures, such as high property taxes, are impacting Austin's housing market, leading to increased home sales and a drop in property values.