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Fact brief: Would Fort Worth and Dallas combined be the fifth-largest city in the US?
By Ismael M. Belkoura at Fort Worth Report
· June 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Yes. If combined, Fort Worth and Dallas would be the fifth-largest city in the U.S. The two North Texas metropolises would comprise 2,357,608 residents between them. Houston, the fourth-largest city in the country, has a population of 2,397,315. Fort Worth was recently named the 10th-largest city in
Key takeaway The two North Texas metropolises would comprise 2,357,608 residents between them.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The combined population of Fort Worth and Dallas would indeed make them the fifth-largest city in the US, a notable fact given the distinct identities of these two North Texas metropolises. As the fastest-growing city among the country's 50 largest, Fort Worth's 11.88% population increase from 2020 to 2025 is likely to have a significant impact on the city's infrastructure, schools, and services. The Fort Worth ISD and neighboring districts will need to accommodate the growing number of residents, while the Fort Worth Police Department will have to adapt to the changing demographics. Additionally, the Tarrant County government will face new challenges in providing services to the increasing population, from managing severe weather events like tornadoes to maintaining the city's landmarks such as the Fort Worth Stockyards and Sundance Square. As the city continues to grow, it will be important to monitor how these changes affect the community and the local economy.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Yes. If combined, Fort Worth and Dallas would be the fifth-largest city in the U.S. The two North Texas metropolises would comprise 2,357,608 residents between them. Houston, the fourth-largest city in the country, has a population of 2,397,315. Fort Worth was recently named the 10th-largest city in
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