Texas Population Estimates Program
The Texas Population Estimates Program produces annual estimates of the total populations of counties and places in the state. Estimates of county populations are also available by age, sex, and race/ethnicity. Finalized population estimates are published on our TDC website the first week of November every year.
2023 PRELIMINARY Population Estimates
Preliminary population estimates for counties and places are available for July 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024. These preliminary county and place estimates may change as a result of an external review process. Please be aware that the estimates may be revised.
We invite local representatives and officials to review the preliminary population estimates during our review period (September 29- October 18). If you have questions or concerns about the population estimate for your city or county, contact us at tdc@utsa.edu. Please note that changes to preliminary population estimates may require further documentation from governmental units to substantiate adjustments to the data.
This page will be updated with the final estimates after the entire review process for counties and places has been completed.
Texas Population Estimates Annual Surveys
The Texas Demographic Center's Texas Population Estimates and Projections Program, overseen by the State Demographer, conducts surveys to create population estimates for the State of Texas in compliance with Chapter 468 of the Texas Government Code. These estimates are crucial for a wide range of users, including state agencies, policymakers, local governments, and private enterprises, to effectively plan and secure the resources and funding meet the needs of Texans. The accuracy and availability of these population estimates depend on the cooperation of the survey respondents.
Information from Texas counties, cities, and educational institutions is collected through five annual surveys from October to February.
- Higher Education Survey - collects enrollment totals and the number of students living on campus from higher education institutions.
- Private School Survey -collects enrollment totals for students in grades 1-8.
- Annexation & Boundary Survey - collects information related to boundary changes that may affect the population from incorporated places.
- New Residential Units Surveys (Incorporated Places/Unincorporated Areas) - collect information from cities and counties concerning new residential housing units in the incorporated places and unincorporated areas.