Texas is on the move, with its population soaring above 30 million as of July 2023, according to the U.S. Census.
The Lone Star State continues to outpace the nation in growth, thanks to its diverse mix of cultures, according to the census.
Curious Texas is a project from The Dallas Morning News that invites readers to join in our reporting process. The idea is simple: You have questions, and our journalists track down the answers.
Timothy Hall asked Curious Texas: How many residents does Texas have?
As of July 1, 2023, Texas had an estimated population of 30,503,301 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
This reflects a slight increase from the previous year, when the population was estimated at 30,029,572, highlighting Texas’s growth, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
The state’s population is diverse in terms of age, sex, race, ethnicity, housing, family structure, living arrangements, education and health, according to the census.
The median age in Texas is approximately 35 years, reflecting a relatively young population compared with the national average of 38.9, according to the census.
Texas’ Black population is 12.3%, one of the largest in the country, according to the census.
The Hispanic or Latino community comprises 39.8% of the population, indicating continued growth, according to the census.