population density
noun
: the number of people living in each unit of area (such as a square mile)
This part of the country has a high population density.
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The disconnect stems from a traditional planning mindset—one that emphasizes population density, available land or political boundaries.
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Bryan Mistele, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
For this study, researchers measured walkability within a 1600-foot radius around people’s home addresses using six characteristics: population density, retail and service density, land use mix, intersection density, green space density, and sidewalk density.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Why Eye Care Deserts Persist An outdated assumption—that high population density equals access—is at the root of the problem.
—Sonali Bloom, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The study found that the corridor did not have the population density or household spending power to support a commercial grocery store.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
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Bryan Mistele, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
For this study, researchers measured walkability within a 1600-foot radius around people’s home addresses using six characteristics: population density, retail and service density, land use mix, intersection density, green space density, and sidewalk density.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Why Eye Care Deserts Persist An outdated assumption—that high population density equals access—is at the root of the problem.
—Sonali Bloom, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The study found that the corridor did not have the population density or household spending power to support a commercial grocery store.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
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“Population density.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/population%20density. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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