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Texas Sees Slowest Growth in Years Amid Economic Uncertainty

1/31/2026

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The U.S. Census Bureau reports Texas added 391,243 residents in 2025 at a 1.2% growth rate, the slowest since 2021.
Net domestic migration reached about 67,000 in the year ending June 2025, down from nearly 219,000 three years earlier.
Contributing factors include a decline in immigration and broader economic uncertainty.
Local officials may benefit from the slowdown, gaining time to address infrastructure needs.

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The U.S. Census Bureau reports Texas added 391,243 residents in 2025 at a 1.2% growth rate, the slowest since 2021.
Net domestic migration reached about 67,000 in the year ending June 2025, down from nearly 219,000 three years earlier.
Contributing factors include a decline in immigration and broader economic uncertainty.
Local officials may benefit from the slowdown, gaining time to address infrastructure needs.