Rapid Population Growth in Texas from 1870 to 1890

Texas Population Growth between 1870 and 1890. In 1870 to 1890, Texas, population increased rapidly since it rose from 1591749 to approximately 2235527. The major reason for the population increase was the natural growth to the existing resident. For natural growth to occur, the number of births exceeded the number of deaths. Secondly, other people from the neighboring states migrated to the South of Texas. More immigration was also recorded especially by foreigners from Mex