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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But Raleigh isn’t like Charlotte in terms of population density downtown.
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George Deeb, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Clark said fiber-optic companies note the county’s population density and need for such infrastructure.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Although there were flesh-and-blood fans in the stands, PNC Park had the population density of South Dakota.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Officials opposed to rezoning and the master plan variously cited residents’ traffic concerns, potential population density issues, and hotel visibility as key reasons for their votes.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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George Deeb, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Clark said fiber-optic companies note the county’s population density and need for such infrastructure.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Although there were flesh-and-blood fans in the stands, PNC Park had the population density of South Dakota.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Officials opposed to rezoning and the master plan variously cited residents’ traffic concerns, potential population density issues, and hotel visibility as key reasons for their votes.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Population density.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/population%20density. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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