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Lufkin leads Texas micropolitan areas in population with 87,275 residents—according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest data. This isn’t just a number; it’s a signal of a new rural economy in Texas, where mid-sized towns are becoming demographic and economic anchors. As remote work, broadband access, and land value trends converge, places like Lufkin are proving that population growth in rural areas isn’t a relic—it’s the future. For investors in multi-state land and rural real estate, this is where the next wave of value creation is emerging. Population, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Lufkin — 87,275 #2 Athens — 84,862 #3 Huntsville — 80,209 #4 Rio Grande City-Roma — 66,067 #5 Granbury — 65,894 #6 Nacogdoches — 65,162 #7 Paris — 62,280 #8 Palestine — 58,439 #9 Mount Pleasant — 56,237 #10 Corsicana — 54,711 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=39872917; Slide 2: Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=113181860; Slide 3: Patrick Feller from Humble, Texas, USA (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=113181863; Slide 4: JAGarcia (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=54501057 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-07-land-land-dem-population-msa-tx-micro View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902