1. The approximate population of Texas in 1900 was 3,048,710.
2. The rural population in Texas reached its peak in approximately 1940.
3. The rural population had been roughly two million in the early 1900s, so it had been about 70 years since the rural population had been this low.
4. The steady decrease in rural population in Texas can be attributed to a variety of factors such as mechanization of agriculture, consolidation of farms, and rural-to-urban migration. The increased use of technology and the need for fewer workers on farms has led to decreased job opportunities in rural areas, leading many to leave in search of better opportunities in urban areas.
5. It is predicted that the overall population of Texas will continue to grow in the coming decades, with the majority of the growth happening in urban areas. This will likely result in a further decline in the rural population as more people move to cities in search of better job opportunities and amenities. However, it is important to note that there may also be efforts to revitalize rural areas and improve economic opportunities, which could potentially slow down or even reverse the trend of rural population decline.