Houston and lush neighbor see meteoric population growth in new Census


Locals may know it for its lush woods and lake, but Conroe has more bragging rights. According to data released May 21 by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that among U.S. cities with at least 50,000 residents, Conroe was ranked the ninth- fasting growing city. Conroe’s population jumped by 39.3 percent; the city boasted a July 2019 population of 91,079. The Lone Star State looms large in the survey. Frisco, Texas reigns as the fastest-growing…

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