Now that you are familiar with the stages of population growth (demographic transition models) and reading population pyramids, you will now get the opportunity to apply your knowledge and analyze population growth in Texas.

Image of two population pyramids for the state of Texas for the years 2000 and 2010.

Source: Population pyramids of Texas, U.S. Census.

Answer the following questions based on the population pyramids above.

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What years of population information are displayed on the pyramids? Interactive popup. Assistance may be required.
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2000 and 2010
What is the purpose of analyzing two pyramids 10 years apart? Interactive popup. Assistance may be required.
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It allows you to compare the population growth for a 10 year period.
Examine the following population groups (age and gender) and determine the change in population for each:
a. Females aged 0-4 years
b. Males aged 0-4 years
c. Females aged 35-39
d. Males aged 35-39
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Answers:
a. Increase in population
b. Increase in population
c. Decrease in population
d. Decrease in population

Take another look at the pyramids, what stage population growth do you think Texas has experienced from 2000 to 2010? A reminder of the stages of population growth is below.

Stages of Population Growth	Description of Stage
Stage 1- No Population Growth	High Birth Rate and High Death Rate
Stage 2- Rapid Growth	High Birth Rate and Decreased Death Rate
Stage 3- Slow Growth	Low Birth Rate and Low Death Rate
Stage 4- Negative or Stagnant Population	Birth Rate Decreases and Death Rate Decreases
Stage 5- Sub- Replacement Fertility	Death Rates are higher than Birth Rates

Based upon your comparison and analysis of population pyramids of the State of Texas from 2000 to 2010, which stage of population growth has Texas experienced?

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_____ A. Stage 1 Incorrect. Stage 1 is no population growth. There is evidence that Texas is experiencing a high birth rate, but a low birth rate. Interactive popup. Assistance may be required.

_____ B. Stage 2 Correct! Texas has experienced rapid population growth during this time period. There is a high birth rate and decreased death rate. Interactive popup. Assistance may be required.

_____ C. Stage 3 Incorrect. Stage 3 is Slow Growth. There is evidence that the birth rate is high and the death rate is low. Interactive popup. Assistance may be required.

_____ D. Stage 4 Incorrect. Stage 4 is negative or stagnant population growth. In Texas, there is evidence that the state is experiencing higher birth rates, but a lower death rate.