Population Boom In Texas
When Austin, TX began as a small settlement named Waterloo, no one could have predicted the amazing growth this city would experience. The first of many population booms occurred when this small town was named the capital of Texas and given its current name in 1839. Before long the population had soared to around 850 people.
Since then, the city's population has doubled approximately every 20 years as new industries develop and its reputation as a colorful, diverse community builds. The most recent population boom occurred when local technological companies, such as Dell, experienced great success and began expanding their employee bases. Today the greater metropolitan area boasts a population of 1.6 million and counting. So what is it, exactly,
Since then, the city's population has doubled approximately every 20 years as new industries develop and its reputation as a colorful, diverse community builds. The most recent population boom occurred when local technological companies, such as Dell, experienced great success and began expanding their employee bases. Today the greater metropolitan area boasts a population of 1.6 million and counting. So what is it, exactly,