Texas Dominates List of Fastest-Growing U.S. Counties in 2023

• 6 of the 10 fastest-growing U.S. counties from 2022-2023 are in Texas, led by Kaufman County east of Dallas with 7.6% growth • Texas holds 8 of the 10 U.S. counties that added the most total residents, including major growth in Harris, Collin, and Montgomery Counties • 4 major Texas metro areas (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin) were among the top 10 nationally for population increases • Midland, Texas metro area saw nearly 3% growth, making it the 7th fastest growing in the U.S., likely due to oil/gas job growth • More U.S. counties saw population gains than losses in 2023, but growth was faster overall in the South