Fort Worth’s population has surpassed 1 million, making it the 11th largest city in the U.S. and now larger than Austin. Mayor Mattie Parker attributes the growth to citywide progress and a strong sense of community pride.

According to a new census report, Fort Worth has surpassed 1 million residents, and the fastest-growing city in the United States is in Texas.

Fort Worth has overtaken Austin to become the 11th most populous U.S. city, per Census Bureau figures released Thursday. Why it matters: Fort Worth added 23,442 residents between 2023 and 2024 — fifth most in the country — and now is home to just over 1 million people,