In this week's episode, host Matthew Reyna joins Texas State Demographer Dr. Lloyd Potter to discuss recent U.S. Census reports that show a rapid population surge in North Texas. Their conversation touches on the factors fueling the growth, how the new residents will affect legislative redistricting, and if the fast pace of population growth is sustainable.

In addition to his role as State Demographer, Dr. Potter serves as the director of the Texas Demographic Center housed at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Growth in the Nation's Largest Counties Rebounds in 2022 (U.S. Census Bureau): https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2023/population-estimates-counties.html

North Texas is growing really, really fast (Axios Dallas): https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2023/04/11/north-texas-growing-census#

Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye (soundcloud.com/ghouldeneye)