In 2021, the population density in the United States remained nearly unchanged at around 36.3 inhabitants per square kilometer. Accurate population density data is critical for delivery of social services. As of early 2017, the US population is just shy of 325 million people, a 130X increase over 241 years. Published by Statista Research Department, Dec 12, 2023. Overall, there were estimated to be only 2.5 million people living in the original thirteen colonies in 1776, although that number should be taken with a grain of salt since the first census did not occur until 1790. To put those numbers in some perspective, the densest areas in 1775 had slightly over 40 inhabitants per square mile (although density would have been higher in cities), whereas the Boston–Washington Corridor today has a density of over 930 inhabitants per square mile and the entire country has an average density of 91 people per square mile (including Alaska). While the map maker does not specify, the map likely only includes white colonists in their population figures, thus excluding Slaves and Native Americans. Basemap may not reflect National Geographics current map policy Powered by Esri. state in 2019 Population density (people per square kilometre) map of the world in 1994. Which countries are most densely populated Hannah Ritchie and Edouard Mathieu. Use current location Please enter a search term. Browse 141 population density map photos and images available, or search for us population density map to find more great photos and pictures. Population density (people per square kilometre) by country or U.S. Even back then, what would become the Boston–Washington Corridor was clearly evident. Source with major processing by Our World in Data. The map above shows the population density of the original thirteen American colonies, the year before they declared independence.

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