US EditionA Texas Suburb that Saw Its Population Jump by a Third Is the Fastest-Growing City in the US
- Princeton, located roughly 46 miles north of Dallas in Collin County, experienced a 30% population increase from 28,000 to 37,000 between 2023 and 2024, making it the city with the highest growth rate across the United States.
- This sharp population growth continues a long-term trend since the city had about 800 residents in 1961 and is part of the broader suburban boom in North Texas, where several cities in Collin County rank among the country’s most rapidly expanding communities.
- City leaders, including Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr., are managing challenges from infrastructure strain by supporting new developments and recently imposing a temporary moratorium on home construction to let infrastructure catch up.
- Princeton Police Chief James Waters noted that the number of officers has risen from just four in 2004 to 46 today, and he anticipates the force will need to exceed 100 within the next decade. Meanwhile, Mayor Eugene Escobar highlighted his commitment to developing the city into a community that attracts and retains families.
- This growth has brought jobs but also strained traffic, water, schools, and city services, indicating that continued planning and investment will be crucial to maintaining the area’s quality of life amid ongoing expansion.
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Princeton tops U.S. growth as North Texas cities dominate fastest-growing list
Princeton's population grew more than 30% last year, making it the fastest-growing city in the nation. Fort Worth passed 1 million residents, while Dallas shows signs of recovery from pandemic-era losses. The latest Census data reveals surprising shifts in North Texas population trends — read on for more.
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North Texas Suburb Is Fastest Growing City In US.
Last year we brought you the story of Princeton, a small town in Northern Collin County that is becoming less small by the day. Residents told us about the impact that a population boom has on a town’s infrastructure, like water availability, road congestion, first responder response times and school class sizes…
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