Population of Texas
Current Population
30,956,929
10yr Growth Rate
+23.11%
Rank
#2 of 50
Population Over Time
Analysis# Texas Population Analysis
Texas's population of 30.96 million in 2024 reflects sustained growth, with a 23.11% increase over the past decade positioning it as the nation's second-largest state. This recent growth rate significantly lags the peak 1910s decade, indicating that while Texas remains a demographic powerhouse, its expansion has moderated considerably from historical peaks over the past 124 years of recorded data. The state's continued upward trajectory, despite slowing growth rates, underscores its ongoing appeal as a migration destination, though demographic dynamics have shifted substantially since early 20th-century patterns.
Historical Population Data
| Year | Population | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30,956,929 | +1.49% |
| 2023 | 30,503,301 | +1.58% |
| 2022 | 30,029,848 | +1.59% |
| 2021 | 29,561,286 | +1.43% |
| 2020 | 29,145,505 | +15.91% |
| 2010 | 25,145,561 | +20.59% |
| 2000 | 20,851,820 | +22.76% |
| 1990 | 16,986,510 | +19.38% |
| 1980 | 14,229,191 | +27.08% |
| 1970 | 11,196,730 | +16.88% |
| 1960 | 9,579,677 | +24.23% |
| 1950 | 7,711,194 | +20.21% |
| 1940 | 6,414,824 | +10.13% |
| 1930 | 5,824,715 | +24.91% |
| 1920 | 4,663,228 | +19.68% |
| 1910 | 3,896,542 | +27.81% |
| 1900 | 3,048,710 | — |