Population

Aerial view of the city of Fort Worth in the daytime

According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates:

  • Fort Worth’s population was 1,028,117 as of July 1, 2025. This marks the second year since Fort Worth’s population reached the 1 million milestone.
  • Fort Worth is now the 10th largest city in the United States by population. In the past year, Fort Worth surpassed the population of Jacksonville and now trails 9th-ranked Dallas by roughly 300,000 people.
  • Of the 30 most populous cities, Fort Worth continues to be the fastest growing since 2020, with the population growing by 11.9% over the last five years, and 2% in the past year.
  • Of all cities over 20,000 people, Fort Worth had the 2nd largest increase in population in the past year, adding 19,512 people. Charlotte has the largest annual gain with 20,731.
  • Of the top 30 most populous cities, Fort Worth ranks 23rd in terms of population density (followed by Oklahoma City, Jacksonville, Nashville, Memphis, Indianapolis, Louisville, and El Paso).

Source: US Census Bureau, Population and Housing Unit Estimates, Vintage 2025

 

City Fact Sheet

 

Fort Worth's population, land area, households, weather, airports demographics, attractions and largest land use page 1.

COFW Fact Sheet page 1- Fort Worth's population, land area, households, weather, airports demographics, attractions and largest land use.

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Fort Worth's parks, universities, school districts, and largest employers in Fort Worth page 2.

COFW Fact Sheet page 2 - Fort Worth's parks, universities, school districts, and largest employers in Fort Worth.

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