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Another Texas city has replaced Austin as the fourth-largest city in the state, according to 2023 data released in November.
Population figures for Texas counties and places from July 1, 2023, and Jan. 1, 2024, were collected in the Texas Demographic Center’s 2023 Population Estimates report. Data from January 2024 shows a shift in the top four largest cities in the state, knocking Austin to No. 5.
Here’s what the latest population estimates reveal.
Fort Worth replaces Austin as 4th-largest Texas city
Fort Worth has surpassed Austin as the fourth-most populous city in the Lone Star State, according to the Texas Demographic Center.
Population estimates from January 2024 show Fort Worth having 989,878 residents — nearly 3,000 more than Austin. Between 2020 and 2024, Fort Worth had an estimated 7.7% population increase, compared to Austin’s 2.6% population increase over the same period.
Another population analysis by Smart Asset showed New Braunfels and three other Central Texas cities had among the highest population growth rates in the entire U.S. over the past year. New Braunfels, Georgetown, Atascocita and Conroe were listed among the top ten cities with the highest population increases.
LIST: 5 largest Texas cities as of January 2024
Here are the five most populous Texas cities, according to January 2024 data:
City
2020 Census Count
July 2023 Pop. Estimate
Jan. 2024 Pop. Estimate
2020-2023 Percent Change
2020-2024 Percent Change
Houston
2,304,580
2,318,653
2,318,657
0.6%
0.6%
San Antonio
1,434,625
1,487,588
1,496,876
3.7%
4.3%
Dallas
1,304,379
1,306,537
1,308,404
0.2%
0.3%
Fort Worth
918,915
978,863
989,878
6.5%
7.7%
Austin
961,855
984,290
986,928
2.3%
2.6%
AUSTIN, Texas — APD SWAT responded to a barricaded subject in East Austin Saturday afternoon.
According to police, the incident took place near the 3400 block of Kay St., and officers responded to the call at around 1:30 p.m.
Once officers arrived, they made contact with a victim who “advised of circumstances that met the state law requirement of assault with a deadly weapon family violence.” Shortly after, the suspect barricaded themselves inside the residence.
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Austin Police officers, SWAT, hostage negotiators, and Austin-Travis County EMS were still on the scene and the suspect was still barricaded as of 6:15 p.m.
People are being encouraged to avoid the area due to increased police presence, or stay in a safe location if they are unable to avoid the area.
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A 27-year-old Pflugerville man faces capital murder charges for allegedly killing his parents and his brother, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The bodies of 62-year-old Armand, 63-year-old Jami and 31-year-old Noah Dahan were found by deputies conducting a welfare check Thursday at their home on Civorno Drive. Deputies said the victims had suffered gunshot wounds. https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/tcso-pflugerville-triple-homicide/
AUSTIN, Texas — The Long Center just dropped details on The Drop-In, a free summer concert series on the outdoor H-E-B Stage.
The Levitt VIBE Austin Music Series, which is partnered with KUTX 98.9, begins May 21 and takes place every Thursday except July 2.
On Friday, the center released the 23 artists performing:
- Bonnie Montgomery
- CAZAYOUX
- Como Las Movies
- Fastball
- Felt Out
- francene rouelle
- Girl Guitar’s Rhinestone Renegades
- Grace Sorensen
- Gus Baldwin & The Sketch
- Hayden Butler
- Jackie Venson
- Je’Texas
- KindKeith
- Lew Apollo
- Lindsay Beaver
- Los Desechos
- LUCIRI
- Mean Jolene
- Paige Plaisance
- Ruthie Craft
- Sue Foley
- Sweet Limb
- The Magic Rockers of Texas
A social media poster for the event also featured a redacted performer’s name, hinting at a surprise guest.
On Monday, the Long Center will open RSVPs for The Drop-In, with Long Center members getting first dibs on those RSVPs. Members also enjoy early entrance and a special lounge.
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