Texas sees astronomical growth while other states decline.

Texas—a state long associated with conservative values and reactionary politics—is experiencing a population boom, with recent Census data from 2022 to 2023 showing a significant increase in its resident numbers. While most states experienced stagnant or declining populations, Texas' liberal havens are thriving, drawing in new residents and spurring economic growth.

• U.S. Census Bureau figures reveal that Texas metropolises dominate the top 10 lists of annual numeric growth, with the "Texas Triangle" of Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin leading the charge.

• This surge is credited to Texas' allure of a relatively lower cost of living and the absence of personal income tax. Despite its southern border location, Texas' growth is largely driven by domestic migration.

• While Texas' liberal cities shine, 8 other states experience population decline, notably including the progressive bastion of California, with even San Francisco making the list—a testament to the unaffordable living costs there.

• Per the data, 8 of the 10 fastest-growing counties are in Texas, with Harris County taking the top spot and reinforcing its status as the third most populous county nationwide.

• Texas' success continues with its major metropolitan areas, as the "Texas Triangle" metros witness unprecedented growth:

  • Dallas-Fort Worth: +152,598 residents
  • Houston: +139,789 residents
  • Austin-San Marcos: +50,000 residents
  • San Antonio-New Braunfels: +48,000 residents

• Even outside these urban hubs, Texas shines, with Midland in the Permian Basin ranked as the 7th fastest-growing metro area nationwide, driven by the oil and gas industry attracting young professionals.

Texas' rise while other states struggle is a potent symbol of the changing American landscape, where progressive ideals, economic opportunity, and affordability are drawing people to one state, leaving others behind. ##