Population of Texas

Based on the data in the table, how is the age distribution of Texas' population expected to change in the future?

• The overall population of Texas will increase, but the 45-64 age group will grow the least.

• The population will double by the year 2040, and the 5-17-year-old age group will grow the most.

• The overall population of Texas will increase, and those aged 65 and over will grow the most.

• The population of Texas is expected to decrease, while the group of those aged 0-4 will only slowly increase.

Based on the population table, what possible economic issues will Texas face in the 21st century?

• Raising taxes and lower wages

• Shortages of doctors and teachers

• greater demand for jobs and schools

• reduced need for trains and subways

Based on the population trends in Texas shown in the table, what possible economic issues will Texas face in the twenty-first century?

• Rising taxes and lower wages

• Shortages of doctors and teachers

• Greater demand for jobs and schools

• Reduced need for trains and subways

What caused the population "boom" in Beaumont, Texas? Population grew from 10,000 to 50,000 within a year.

• The cattle drive industry was prospering.

• The lumber industry producing more lumber for steel.

• Discovery of oil on a hill called Spindletop.

• Discovery of gold and other precious metals.

What was the estimated population of Texas by 1803?

• 4,800

• 100,000

• 5000

• 75,000

What was the estimated population of Texas by 1803?

• 4,800

• 100,000

• 5,000

• 75,000

What is the current estimated population of Texas as of 2023?

• 29 million

• 25 million

• 35 million

• 40 million

Which city in Texas has the largest population?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Austin

• San Antonio

What percentage of the U.S. population resides in Texas?

• 8.7%

• 10.5%

• 7.2%

• 9.3%

Which Texas county has the highest population?

• Harris County

• Dallas County

• Tarrant County

• Bexar County