Texas, Florida Lead US Population Growth in 2024 Census Estimates

Recent U.S. Census Bureau data highlights significant population growth across many U.S. cities, with the South and West leading the expansion. Texas and Florida dominate the list of fastest-growing cities, with Princeton, Texas, experiencing a 30.6% growth rate and several Florida cities like Deltona surpassing 100,000 residents. Florida continues to lead national population growth, especially in the Volusia-Flagler area, where Palm Coast remains the fastest-growing city amid concerns about infrastructure and development. Jacksonville, Florida, also saw notable growth, crossing the one million resident mark and ranking as the 10th most populous U.S. city. Georgia's Sugar Hill experienced a 9.5% increase, reflecting broader growth trends in the South, which saw the highest average growth rates among all regions. Despite growth, some smaller cities in the South maintained steady growth rates, and concerns about managing rapid expansion, infrastructure, and development are emerging in rapidly growing communities.