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North Central Texas COG projects significant population and job growth by 2050
Summary
An update from the North Central Texas Council of Governments showed regional population projections rising from roughly 8 million today to potentially more than 12 million by 2050 and employment projections from about 5.8 million jobs to as many as 8.7 million in some scenarios.
The court received a brief update from the North Central Texas Council of Governments showing long‑range population and employment projections for the region.
The presentation highlighted a range of scenarios in which the North Central Texas region’s population, now approximately 8 million, could exceed 12 million by 2050; employment could grow from about 5.8 million jobs to as many as 8.7 million in some projections. The judge noted the projections align with ongoing growth patterns in Collin County and advised commissioners to consider those trends in planning and budget discussions.
No formal action was taken on the update; it was presented for the court’s information as part of the regular executive board briefing.
