Small cities in big Texas metro areas lead as the fastest growing municipalities in the US
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Small cities in major Texas metro areas are leading the nation in growth, according to recent U.S. Census Bureau data. Celina, Princeton, Melissa, and Anna, all in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, ranked as the fastest-growing cities with populations over 20,000 from mid-2024 to mid-2025, with growth rates between 15% and 25%. Fulshear, near Houston, was the second fastest. Celina, with a population of 64,000, added 12,700 residents, surpassing larger cities like Seattle and Houston. Overall, the South saw significant population gains due to a strong job market and affordability, with Texas cities dominating the top spots.
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