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Is Houston's decades-long growth spurt winding down?


Abstract: Bill King, a fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute who follows demographic trends, believes Houston’s sustained, rapid growth may be over. He discusses how the metro area may want to consider a future where new residents no longer strain public services.

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Part of Series: Southwest Economy

Publication Date: 2026-07-31