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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Its only downfall, the team added, is that the state's population density is rather high, making the chances of finding a secluded spot a little more difficult — but far from impossible.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Understanding the nuances at a network level in areas with high population density is essential for creating authentic and effective marketing strategies.
—Mike Villalobos, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In addition, a minimum population density of 47 people per acre is required for subways, while for light-rail a minimum population density of 28-60 people per acre is required.
—Wes Guckert, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
According to the study, some researchers argue that the discovered landscapes reflect a high population density, while others suggest that the surveys are biased and overrepresent the most densely populated areas.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Understanding the nuances at a network level in areas with high population density is essential for creating authentic and effective marketing strategies.
—Mike Villalobos, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
In addition, a minimum population density of 47 people per acre is required for subways, while for light-rail a minimum population density of 28-60 people per acre is required.
—Wes Guckert, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
According to the study, some researchers argue that the discovered landscapes reflect a high population density, while others suggest that the surveys are biased and overrepresent the most densely populated areas.
—Anna Lagos, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Population density.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/population%20density. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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