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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Combing the map with data on land use and population density shows that 14 to 17 percent of cropland is affected and the researchers estimate that between 0.9 and 1.4 billion people live in regions with soils dangerously polluted by toxic metals.
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David Bressan, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The state's natural beauty, strong appeal to remote workers, and lower population density contribute to its desirability.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Gas prices are a sensitive issue in rural areas (counties with a population density of less than 100 persons per square mile, as per the Office of Management and Budget) because of high reliance on personal vehicles.
—Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
New Jersey has some of the highest average premiums for car insurance in the U.S., thanks to a confluence of factors, including its high population density and number of accidents.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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David Bressan, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The state's natural beauty, strong appeal to remote workers, and lower population density contribute to its desirability.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Gas prices are a sensitive issue in rural areas (counties with a population density of less than 100 persons per square mile, as per the Office of Management and Budget) because of high reliance on personal vehicles.
—Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
New Jersey has some of the highest average premiums for car insurance in the U.S., thanks to a confluence of factors, including its high population density and number of accidents.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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“Population density.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/population%20density. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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