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.
The 2020 U.S. census data highlighted the rapid expansion of the metropolitan area, with its population more than doubling from 1,711,103 in 2000 to 2,558,143 by 2020, solidifying its position as one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country.