Rural Flight and Slowing Growth Transform Texas' Population Patterns

Texas has a strong economy but over half its counties have lost population in recent years, especially rural areas.

Most Texans now live in cities, but some cities like Fort Worth and Lubbock have seen slowing population growth rates.

Factors like jobs, cost of living, amenities, and weather drive migration patterns, causing some city populations to decline.

Major cities like Houston and El Paso have seen 0.75-0.86% population declines in recent years.

The 5 fastest declining cities in Texas have faced falling per capita incomes, rising vacancy rates, and negative migration flows.