Texas is the second-largest state in the US in terms of population. The following is a list of the top 10 largest cities in Texas by population.
key points
- Houston is the most populous city in Texas. It is also the fourth most populous city in America 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.
Top 10 largest cities in Texas by population
| Rank | City | Population (July 2024 estimate) (US Census Bureau) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | 2.39 million |
| 2 | San Antonio | 1.53 million |
| 3 | Dallas | 1.33 million |
| 4 | Fort Worth | 1.01 million |
| 5 | Austin | 993,588 |
| 6 | El Paso | 681,723 |
| 7 | Arlington | 403,672 |
| 8 | Corpus Christi | 317,317 |
| 9 | Plano | 293,286 |
| 10 | Lubbock | 272,086 |
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