Seguin among nation’s fastest-growing cities, according to latest census estimates

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today
Cindy Aguirre

(Seguin) — The latest U.S. Census population estimates, released on May 15, 2025, highlight another year of exceptional growth for the city of Seguin, Texas. As of July 1, 2024, Seguin’s population is estimated at 38,789, representing a 7.4 percent increase from the previous year.

Seguin’s strong population growth places it among the Top 30 Fastest-Growing Cities in the United States (on a percentage basis) for communities with populations of 20,000 or more in 2023. Seguin ranks #29 nationally and #12 in Texas, affirming its rising prominence across the region and beyond.

The city also holds the title of Fastest-Growing City in the San Antonio Metro Area (2023– 2024), outpacing nearby communities such as New Braunfels, which recorded a 4.7% growth rate. Within the broader Austin–San Antonio Mega Region, Seguin ranks as the 3rd fastest-growing city, trailing only Hutto and Leander.

Looking at long-term trends, Seguin’s population has grown by 31.7 percent since 2020, making it the 23rd fastest-growing city in the U.S. and 8th fastest-growing in Texas over the past four years. Seguin is also the fastest-growing city in the San Antonio Metro Area for the 2020–2024 period and ranks 5th in the Austin–San Antonio Mega Region, behind Hutto, Georgetown, Leander, and Kyle.

The city’s rapid growth is further supported by robust residential development. Seguin currently has 27 residential subdivisions under construction and over 17,000 dwelling units in its development pipeline. Since 2020, nearly 5,000 new residential building permits have been issued—clear evidence of the high demand for housing in the community.

“Our city’s continued recognition as one of the fastest-growing in the country is a testament to the energy, investment, and collaboration happening throughout Seguin,” said Mayor Donna Dodgen. “This milestone reinforces that Seguin is a community of opportunity, resilience, and optimism—a place where people want to live, work, and build their future.”

In addition to residential growth, Seguin remains a magnet for business investment as the city works to meet the demands of its expanding population. Several major retail developments are currently under construction, set to deliver more than 140,000 square feet of new retail space and introduce national retailers such as Academy Sports + Outdoors, Hobby Lobby, Five Below, James Avery, Spec’s, and Chick-fil-A to the Seguin market.

Additional retail, commercial, and industrial developments are also in the pipeline. The ongoing expansion of both the residential and commercial sectors underscores Seguin’s emergence as a regional hub of economic and community activity.

For more information about the City of Seguin and its economic development initiatives, please visit seguintexas.gov, SeguinEDC.com or contact the Seguin Economic Development Corporation at 830-401-2476 or economicdevelopment@seguintexas.gov.

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