1950

Farm electrification nearly universal

By the early 1950s, electricity had reached nearly all American farms—up from about 11% in 1932—closing the rural-urban gap.

Reconciliation note: EIA cites 'almost all' by 1950; ClearPath cites 90%+ by 1953—presented as early 1950s.
Electricity

Historical era

Petroleum age (1950–1972)

Petroleum became the most-consumed U.S. energy source in 1950 and fueled transportation-led growth.

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