Austin officially surpassed 1 million residents for the first time in its history last year, making it the 12th-largest U.S. city.

The overview: The city's estimated 2025 population was 1,002,632 people, based on new census data. The addition of more than 4,000 residents from 2024 moved Austin past the 1 million mark.

Austin's expansion came during what the U.S. Census Bureau called a "widespread national slowdown" in population growth, and reported drop-offs in annual growth among large cities. Despite declining international migration, demographer Lila Valencia said Austin, Travis County and the wider metro area continue to maintain "steady growth" thanks to in-state and domestic migration.

Zooming out: While Austin remains one of the largest cities nationwide, it's still ranked fifth in Texas and isn't growing as rapidly as some smaller cities in the state.

Stay up to date with the latest South Austin business news—a collection of newly opened, coming soon, relocations and closings.

This list is not comprehensive.

Now Open
Duck Camp Hunt and Fish Outfitters
The flagship store held an opening-day celebration in April with live music and free drinks. Duck Camp sells tops, bottoms, outerwear, headwear, fishing gear, totes and camo.

• Opened April 11

• 220 S Congress Ave., Ste. 150, Austin

Walter's Tavern sports bar
The owners of Freddo, a coffee shop in South Austin, introduced additional owners to reopen the business as a sports bar in February. Walter's Tavern now offers a full bar and kitchen until midnight and continues to serve coffee.

• Opened in February.

• 2336 S. Congress Ave., Austin

After dozens of Texas primary races ended without a clear winner in March, candidates for those seats will face off in an overtime round, known as a runoff election, this month. Texans can vote early in the runoff election from May 18-22, with election day May 26.

How it works: State law requires that primary candidates receive more than 50% of the votes cast to advance to a general election.

In the May 26 runoff election, Republican and Democratic voters will choose who they want to represent them in statewide offices, legislative and Congressional seats, the State Board of Education and county-level positions. The winner of each runoff race will appear on the ballot in November.

On the ballot: The statewide Republican runoff races include:

• U.S. Senate: John Cornyn and Ken Paxton
• Texas attorney general: Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy
• Texas railroad commissioner: Jim Wright and Bo French

• Texas attorney general: Nathan Johnson and Joe Jaworski
• Texas lieutenant governor: Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Vélez