The official 2020 U.S. census showed the metropolitan area's population at 2,558,143—up from a reported 1,711,103 in 2000—making it the 24th largest metropolitan area in the United States.
According to the 2020 U.S. census data, the metropolitan region experienced significant growth, with its population increasing to 2,558,143 by 2020, surpassing the 1,711,103 recorded in 2000 and ranking it as the 24th largest metropolitan area nationwide.