Celina is once again topping the list of fastest-growing cities in the country, according to new census data.
CELINA, Texas — North Texas is no stranger to staggering growth, and new census data shows that it’s only accelerating.
The new data, tracking population growth between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, shows that four of the five fastest-growing cities are North Texas suburbs.
The nation’s fastest-growing city, Celina, is no stranger to rapid growth. In 2024, it was the fastest-growing city in the county, and its population was previously expected to quintuple in just ten years, WFAA previously reported.
Once again, Celina topped the list for population growth, with a 24.6% increase in just one year.
Celina’s continued growth isn’t a surprise, after it was revealed as the fastest-growing city in the country, it also issued a record number of single-family residential permits in 2024.
“Families are drawn to Celina for our outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and dynamic community life, while businesses recognize the strategic advantages of our location, robust infrastructure, and supportive environment,” Celina Mayor Ryan Tubbs previously told WFAA in a statement.
The No. 2 fastest-growing city is Fulshear outside Houston, according to Census data. Other Collin County cities round out the list of the top 5 fastest-growing cities.
Princeton ranked third, Melissa ranked fourth, and Anna ranked fifth.
Several other North Texas cities also ranked in the top 15, including Forney at No. 8 and Greenville at No. 15.
In the same amount of time, Fort Worth saw the second-largest numeric population increase, growing by 19,512 people. McKinney ranked 10th for the largest numeric increase, adding 8,504.