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Originally Posted by yuriandrade
As we are talking so much about Texas lately, I have a question. I noticed Tarrant and Dallas counties has exactly the same size. Between 2000-2010, population in Tarrant has grown much faster than Dallas. Impressive 25.1% vs anemic 6.7%.
What's the explanation? Just the fact of more land available for exurban growth in Tarrant or there were also other factors explaining this gap?
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Significant economic drivers in northeastern Tarrant County (DFW Airport, Alliance Airport (air freight, logistics), and other large employers coupled with nearby affordable housing options have brought in a lot of population growth. Denton County just to the north of Tarrant County has also exploded with population growth. As for Fort Worth, it has it's own strong local economy that operates rather independently of Dallas. Lots of local wealth and lots of jobs.