Ranking Fort Worth throughout 2024

We’re taking a look back at some of the major headlines + lists Cowtown was featured in, from fastest-growing to best airports.

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Fort Worth will always be No. 1 in our hearts.

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If you’ve been keeping up with our newsletter, it’s no surprise 2024 was a packed year for our city. We’re taking a look back at what some national outlets and organizations ranked Fort Worth.

US Census Bureau

Top 15 Largest-Gaining Cities” | Ranked No. 2
Trailing San Antonio — hey, SATXtoday — by 605 people, Cowtown is booming with population growth + is the second-fastest growing city in the nation. Fun fact: Fort Worth recently surpassed Austin as the fourth largest city in Texas — sorry, not sorry ATXtoday.

JD Power

2024 North America Airport Satisfaction Study” | Ranked No. 5
Evaluated based on size and customer satisfaction rating, DFW Airport came pretty close to the top for the world’s fifth busiest airport.

Niche

Most Diverse Cities in America” | Ranked No. 23
Cowtown came in No. 4 in Texas — following Arlington, Houston, and Killeen — with a population that is 37% white, 35% Hispanic, and 19% African American.

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