Greater Houston added roughly 126,000 residents between 2024 and 2025, according to census data, but that marks a 33% decrease from the year before.
When it comes to the overall population, Houston ranks fourth with 2.3 million people. But H-Town isn't the only city growing. A city in Montgomery County also saw a spike.
For years, the state's Hispanic population has grown significantly faster than the white population. The new census data is the first to reflect Texas passing a milestone in its cultural and political evolution.
Immigrants, people living in poverty and non-English speakers were among the most likely to be missed, yet the crucial count received lackluster promotion by Texas state government.
"It's really important for Arab Americans to be recognized as an ethnicity in the United States. Some people would say, 'it's just a square on a form.' No. For us, it's very important," said Rachida Benamar of the ACC.
Experts say the true gap in career earnings could be even larger given barriers women face in medicine.