Texas is the second-most populous state in the United States, after California. The following is a list of the top 10 largest cities in Texas by population. Let’s read.
Top 10 largest cities in Texas by population
| Rank | City | Population (2025 estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | 2,397,315 |
| 2 | San Antonio | 1,548,422 |
| 3 | Dallas | 1,329,491 |
| 4 | Fort Worth | 1,028,117 |
| 5 | Austin | 1,002,632 |
| 6 | El Paso | 683,012 |
| 7 | Arlington | 402,134 |
| 8 | Corpus Christi | 317,247 |
| 9 | Plano | 293,028 |
| 10 | Lubbock | 273,071 |
Key points
- Houston is the most populous city in Texas. It is also the fourth most populous city in the United States after New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
- San Antonio is the second most populous city in Texas.
- Austin, the capital of Texas is the fifth most populous city in the state.
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