The US Census Bureau’s most recent metropolitan population estimates show continued growth across each of the 10 metropolitan areas between July 2024 and July 2025. All metropolitan areas had a health care infrastructure project that was recently completed, under construction, or announced, according to health systems and affiliated organizations.
Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos, Texas — Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos added 53,796 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, an increase of 2.1%, according to the US Census Bureau. St. David’s South Austin Medical Center announced a $180 million expansion that includes a new four-story patient tower. Ascension Seton Women’s Hospital, a 326,000-ft², 178-bed facility on the Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin campus, began caring for patients on June 29, 2026.
Boise City, Idaho — Boise City added 18,854 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, an increase of 2.2%, according to the US Census Bureau. St. Luke’s is constructing a nine-story hospital tower connected to a six-story medical office plaza as part of its Boise Campus Development project, which is expected to add 80 hospital beds and 7 operating rooms.
Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia, North Carolina–South Carolina — Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia added 54,122 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, an increase of 1.9%, according to the US Census Bureau. Atrium Health is constructing a 12-story, 1.1-million-ft² advanced care facility at Carolinas Medical Center that is scheduled to open in 2027.
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, Texas — Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington added 123,557 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, the second-largest numeric gain among US metropolitan areas, according to the US Census Bureau. Cambridge Holdings began construction on the 85,800-ft² Frisco Station Medical Office Building in April 2025, the first project in the planned Health and Wellness District. Scheduled to open in late 2026, the building will include a multispecialty ambulatory surgery center and clinic space with Compass Surgical Partners, Orthopedic Institute of North Texas, and Lam Vascular & Associates as anchor tenants.
Greenville–Anderson–Greer, South Carolina — Greenville–Anderson–Greer added 14,474 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, bringing its estimated population to more than 1 million, according to the US Census Bureau. Prisma Health opened a $32 million ambulatory surgery center in Greenville in October 2024. The center provides same-day procedures in specialties including otolaryngology, gynecology, and colorectal and general surgery.
Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, Tennessee — Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin added 34,658 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, an increase of 1.6%, according to the US Census Bureau. Vanderbilt University Medical Center opened the first inpatient floor of the 495,000-ft² Jim Ayers Tower in October 2025. When completed, the tower is expected to add 180 to 187 inpatient beds, along with additional radiology services and specialty clinics. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2027.
Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida — Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford added 37,690 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, an increase of 1.3%, according to the US Census Bureau. AdventHealth announced an Orlando campus expansion in May 2025, describing it as the largest single health care investment in Central Florida history. The project includes a 14-story patient and surgical tower expected to open in 2030 with 440 inpatient beds, 24 operating rooms, and endoscopy and imaging services. AdventHealth said the broader investment also includes expanded specialty services and continued recruitment and training of physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff.
Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler, Arizona — Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler added 59,065 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, the fourth-largest numeric gain among US metropolitan areas, according to the US Census Bureau. Banner Health broke ground in May 2025 on the first phase of its Scottsdale medical campus. The phase includes a 120,000-ft² health center with ambulatory surgery, pharmacy, imaging, oncology services, and multispecialty clinics expected to open in early 2027.
Raleigh–Cary, North Carolina — Raleigh–Cary added 36,793 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, an increase of 2.4%, according to the US Census Bureau. Duke Health and UNC Health selected Apex for a planned 230-acre children’s health campus. The project is expected to include a 500-bed children’s hospital, an outpatient care center, 103 child and adolescent behavioral health beds, and a research and education enterprise.
Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater, Florida — Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater added 13,538 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, an increase of 0.4%, according to the US Census Bureau. BayCare acquired a 36-acre office property adjacent to its St. Joseph’s hospital campuses in Tampa, increasing the campus footprint by more than 75%. BayCare subsequently named the property the BayCare Academic Health and Research Corridor and said it planned to consolidate and expand its academic and research activities at the site.
Sources: US Census Bureau, St. David’s HealthCare, Ascension, St. Luke’s, Atrium Health, Hillwood, Prisma Health, Vanderbilt Health News, AdventHealth, Banner Health, Duke Health, BayCare
