Texas gained $5.54 billion in adjusted gross income from interstate movers as its four largest metropolitan areas ranked among the nation’s top 10 for population growth, federal data show.
The datasets cover different periods. The IRS migration figures compare tax returns filed in 2022 and 2023, while the latest Census estimates measure population changes from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025.
Texas gains income from interstate movers
IRS records ranked Texas second only to Florida, which gained $20.6 billion in net adjusted gross income. California lost $11.9 billion, while New York lost $9.9 billion.
Four Texas metros make the top 10
The Census Bureau placed four Texas metropolitan areas among the country’s 10 largest numerical gains:
| Metro | Residents added | U.S. rank |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | 126,720 | No. 1 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | 123,557 | No. 2 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | 53,796 | No. 6 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | 38,402 | No. 9 |
Together, the four metros added 342,475 residents, equal to roughly 88% of Texas’ statewide increase.
As previously reported by The Dallas Express, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas and Fort Worth also rank among the nation’s 10 largest cities. Fort Worth surpassed 1 million residents and climbed to No. 10.
North Texas growth shifts outward
Growth across North Texas remained uneven. Dallas County lost an estimated 2,616 residents from 2024 to 2025, while Collin County added 42,966, the second-largest numerical gain among U.S. counties.
The Census Bureau said the outer edges of major Texas metropolitan areas tended to grow fastest. DFW nevertheless reached nearly 8.5 million residents and recorded the nation’s second-largest metro increase.
Texas added 391,243 residents statewide during the year, more than any other state, lifting its population to 31,709,821. Its 1.2% growth rate ranked fourth nationally, behind South Carolina, Idaho and North Carolina.
The population and income gains coincided with continued economic expansion. Preliminary federal estimates show Texas produced $2.9 trillion in current-dollar gross domestic product in 2025. Inflation-adjusted output grew 2.5%, according to the governor’s office, which cited Bureau of Economic Analysis data.
The Tax Foundation said tax differences may influence migration alongside housing costs, employment opportunities and climate. The latest federal figures show Texas gaining residents, income and economic output at the same time.
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