Demographic Trends in North Texas: Term Paper

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S. Vital Statistics - Births (1931-1968) - Interactive Index)(Resident Births and Deaths, 1942-2004). (Texas Population Projections Program).

Migration

Texas has steadily grown in population due to the lure of the economic opportunities in the state, religious affiliations at a socio-cultural level, and general cultural phenomena of individuality, which is a theme embraced by citizens of the state. Additionally, border issues with Mexico have regularly been an issue with illegal border migration into the state, with populations disseminating into other areas of the state. If one compares the total population data with the total fertility rate (births minus deaths), then it becomes clear that Texas has and is experiencing population growth, much from migration, but also a robust total fertility rate. North Texas, which is also called Northeast Texas, is home to the biggest cities, the largest corporations, the greatest economic growth, and the greatest population centers overall.

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This trend would appear to be continuing, and the Texas State Data Center along with the Office of the State Demographer, is conducting intense population planning projects.

Conclusion

The State of Texas and North Texas in particular, has undergone immense demographic changes, centered on economic growth and expansion beginning early in the twentieth century. A final and telling word, is the projected population change for the North/Central Texas region from the year 2000 to the year 2040: the expected population change is 90%. One would expect a significant concern in planning alone, for this dense population change in the coming years in the North Texas region (Total Population in 2000 and Projected Total Population in 2040)......

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