Maps Show the Extremes of U.S. Population Density

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These Powerful Maps Show the Extremes of U.S. Population Density
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/maps-extremes-us-population-density/

America’s 328 million people are spread across a huge amount of territory, but the population density of various regions is far from equal.

It’s no secret that cities like New York have a vastly different population density than, say, a rural county in North Dakota. Even so, this interactive map by Ben Blatt of Slate helps visualize the stark contrast between urban and rural densities in a way that might intrigue you.

How many counties does it take to equal the population of these large urban areas? Let’s find out.



New York City’s Rural Equivalent
New York City became the largest city in the U.S. back in 1781 and has long been the country’s most densely packed urban center. Today, 1 in every 38 people living in the United States resides in The Big Apple.


Los Angeles County’s Rural Equivalent


Chicago’s Rural Equivalent