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.

Examples of population density in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In forests, their population density reaches a maximum of about thirty-six per square kilometer. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

If Corrèze is low, the landlocked Cantal is practically the lanterne rouge for population density, 91st of the 96 mainland French departments. — Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 July 2026

But the results hold up even when Myers controlled for variables like population density and local economics. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 12 June 2026

This may be due to other factors, such as higher population density. — ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026

Rhymes for population density

• immensity
• intensity
• propensity