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Top 10 Growing Metro Areas With Active HPSAs

These 10 metropolitan areas reported population gains and active federal shortage area designations identified in census and health care workforce data.

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  • mdspire news news staff

  • June 30, 2026

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Top 10 Growing Metro Areas With Active HPSAs

Background

The identification of metropolitan areas with active HPSAs highlights regions facing shortages in healthcare professionals. The data can inform healthcare planning.

Data Highlights

Metro AreaPopulation GrowthActive HPSAs
Houston-Pasadena–The Woodlands, TX198,00015 Primary Care, 17 Mental Health, 15 Dental
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TX178,00021 Active HPSAs
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ85,000114 Active HPSAs
Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach, FL123,00053 Active HPSAs
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL76,0009 Active HPSAs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC61,00021 Active HPSAs
Austin–Round Rock-San Marcos, TX58,0006 Active HPSAs
Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario, CA40,00047 Active HPSAs
Raleigh-Cary, NC39,00018 Active HPSAs
Ocala, FL4% Growth Rate30 Active HPSAs

Key Findings

  • Houston-Pasadena–The Woodlands gained approximately 198,000 residents between 2023 and 2024.
  • Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington added nearly 178,000 residents.
  • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler had a population increase of nearly 85,000 residents.
  • Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach grew by around 123,000 residents.
  • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford experienced a growth of around 76,000 residents.
  • Ocala posted the highest population growth rate among U.S. metropolitan areas, with a 4% increase.

Clinical Implications

Addressing shortages in healthcare professionals in these regions is critical for ensuring adequate access to primary care, mental health, and dental services.

Related Resources & Content

  1. conexiant, Top 10 States With Rising Demand for Physicians, 2023
  2. United States Department of Health and Human Services, HHS Welcomes 10 New States into CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program, 2026
  3. conexiant, Top 10 States for Physician-Owned Hospitals, 2023
  4. BCD_HPSA_SCR50_Qtr_Smry, HRSA Quarterly Report, 2026
  5. Eyecare Business — 2023 Annual Regional Market Trends Report
  6. BCD_HPSA_SCR50_Qtr_Smry
  7. Telehealth Treatments of Common Psychological Disorders: An Overview and Meta-analysis - PubMed
  8. Assessment and Treatment of Perinatal Mental Health Conditions | ACOG

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Top 10 Growing Metro Areas With Active HPSAs

  • by mdspire news news staff

  • June 30, 2026

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