2026 YTexas Regional: Fort Worth

Join us for our Fort Worth regional event at Texas A&M campus!

As of May 2025, Fort Worth was recognized as the fastest-growing city in the country by population, with over 50 people moving to the city daily.

Fort Worth is experiencing rapid, nation-leading population growth—surpassing 1 million residents by early 2025—driven by its relative affordability, abundant land for development, a booming job market, and a strategic location in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Key Drivers of Fort Worth's Growth:

Affordability and Land: Compared to Dallas, Austin, or coastal cities, Fort Worth offers a lower cost of living and, crucially, significant, undeveloped land, making it a hotspot for residential expansion.

Booming Job Market: The city added over 95,000 jobs in the three years leading up to 2025, supported by major industries, including aerospace, defense, and manufacturing.

Economic Development: The Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership has secured over $2 billion in capital investment, actively attracting companies and new, high-wage jobs.

Strategic Developments: Massive investments, such as the $700 million convention center expansion and $1 billion+ development in the Stockyards, are transforming the city. The city is also known as the "Bitcoin mining" region of Texas, and is also making its way to the big screen, attracting major investments from movie producers such as Taylor Sheridan, the producer of the hit series Landman.

Educational Growth: Major investments from universities like Texas A&M with the expansion of their Fort Worth campus, TCU and UTA are driving population growth in the downtown area.