Lloyd Potter
Texas State Demographer
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Data about the people and future of Texas

Texas Demographic Center Updates

Latest Data

August 26,2025

Housing costs in Texas are climbing faster than incomes, straining renters and homeowners alike. Rising costs and stagnant wages make it harder for many Texans to afford housing or move into homeownership.

Total Population 2024
31.3 million
+1.8%

Population increase from 2023

Projected Population Growth in Texas with Various Migration Scenarios
Line graph showing projected population growth in Texas.

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