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Texas

Statehood Year:
1845
Capital:
Austin
Largest Cities:
Houston, San Antonio, Dallas
Abbreviation:
TX

Texas is a state in the Southwest region of the United States, known for the Gulf Coast, Hill Country, and vast plains. It has a population of 31,853,800, making it the 2nd most populated state in the country. The capital city is Austin. Texas has a diverse economy with energy and tech strength.

31,853,800
Total Population
119
Population Density (mi²)
2
Population Rank
563K 1.8%
Annual Population Growth

Texas Population

Demographics

Economics and Income Statistics

Population by County

Population by County

2025 Pop.

500K

1M

1.5M

2M

2.5M

3M

3.5M

4M

4.5M

5M

Population Growth by County

Change (2020)

-0.05

-0.025

0

0.025

0.05

0.075

Population Density by County

Density

200

400

600

800

1000

1.2K

1.4K

1.6K

1.8K

2K

2.2K

2.4K

2.6K

2.8K

3K

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)