From Impact News, October 24, 2008...
The Texas State Data Center recently released population estimates for all cities and counties in Texas.
According to the report, the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area, including Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop and Caldwell counties, grew by 39,000 residents from Jan. 1, 2007 to Jan. 1, 2008 — a growth rate of 2.5 percent. This was slower than 2006’s 4.4 percent growth, but the second-highest rate in 2007 among 25 MSAs in Texas.
The TSDC also estimated Williamson County ranked fifth among Texas counties with the highest percentage of population change in 2007. The county added 21,482 residents last year, adding to its status as the county with the second-highest growth rate in Texas since 2000.
Several Central Texas cities ranked among the top 50 fastest-growing cities since 2000.
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Friday, October 24, 2008
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