San Antonio is catching up to Philadelphia's population, with recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicating that the Texas city may soon claim the title of sixth largest city in the nation. As detailed in a report by KTSA, San Antonio's population as of July 1, 2024, stood at 1,526,656, trailing Philadelphia's 1,573,916 by approximately 47,000 people.
Within the span of one year starting July 1, 2023, San Antonio welcomed nearly 24,000 new residents, placing it among the fastest-growing large cities in America. By contrast, Philadelphia has seen its population decline by nearly 30,000 from 2020 to 2024.
Despite the growth, San Antonio still has a way to go to surpass other Texan cities in population size. Houston, with an impressive 2,390,125 residents as of 2024, retains its position as the largest city in Texas, according to data referenced by Spectrum Local News.
In Texas, the landscape of city growth is dynamic, with Dallas ranking as the ninth most populous city in the U.S., featuring over 1.3 million residents. Fort Worth, not far behind and having crossed the important milestone of 1 million residents. The region also saw the nation’s fastest-growing city being Princeton, Texas, which shockingly increased its population by nearly a third over the course of a single year.
As the nationwide urban tapestry weaves its new patterns, all eyes remain on San Antonio, tracking its potential ascension in the ranks. The movements of populations, whether flowing into the arms of burgeoning cities like San Antonio or ebbing from historical powerhouses like Philadelphia, serve as indicators of the shifting demographics that continue to shape the future of urban America.
