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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With the Trump administration demanding a lower average cost per location, fiber providers are less likely to win grants in states where most of the unserved locations are in areas with low population density.
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ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Density and walkability Brookside’s population density and geographic boundaries lend themselves to connectivity.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Midsize cities like Tulsa, with metropolitan statistical area populations between 1 and 3 million people, already have the foundation to support a tech ecosystem: population density, cultural amenities, as well as a relatively low cost of living that can de-risk entrepreneurship.
—Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025
The disconnect stems from a traditional planning mindset—one that emphasizes population density, available land or political boundaries.
—Bryan Mistele, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Density and walkability Brookside’s population density and geographic boundaries lend themselves to connectivity.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Midsize cities like Tulsa, with metropolitan statistical area populations between 1 and 3 million people, already have the foundation to support a tech ecosystem: population density, cultural amenities, as well as a relatively low cost of living that can de-risk entrepreneurship.
—Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025
The disconnect stems from a traditional planning mindset—one that emphasizes population density, available land or political boundaries.
—Bryan Mistele, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Population density.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/population%20density. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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