North Texas is set to reach a population of 9 million people over the next year.
That’s according to new data released last week by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).
“It is a positive that people are moving here and I think that it really says that our area has something going for it,” said Sarah Jackson, an analyst with NCTCOG.
The data shows the region is currently home to 8,952,590 people as of January 1, 2026. The county with the largest growth is Collin, which added about 64,700 new residents.
Lowry Crossing in Collin County was the fastest growing city, according to the data. The suburb east of McKinney grew by a little more than 45%.
“Cities like McKinney and Plano and those in that area, they still have tons of room to grow, but it might be getting more expensive in those more populated areas,” Jackson said.
