With strong ties to the energy industry, low taxes, a strong international leaning, and a robust job market, Houston is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. We knew that already but did anyone realize that because of that prosperity H-Town is poised to move up the ranks of the nation's biggest cities in terms of population?
According to a new report from Reuters, Houston is expected to grow in population to the point that the city will surpass Chicago, becoming the third largest city in the nation within the next eight to 10 years.
By 2025, Houston is projected to have a population of between 2.54 million and 2.7 million, while Chicago's population, which has been declining for years, will be only 2.5 million. This is according to data collected from the health departments in Texas and Michigan. Mega-cities New York and Los Angeles are still solidly placed at Nos. 1 and 2 for population, respectively.
