- 0-1 (white)
- 1-4 (yellow)
- 5-9 (yellow-green)
- 10-24 (green)
- 25-49 (teal)
- 50-99 (dark teal)
- 100-249 (blue)
- 250-66,995 (purple)
The map above shows the USA's population density in persons per square mile taken in the year 2000.
This map clearly shows that population density levels can be influenced by the USA's land elevation. There are low population density levels in the west and high in the east. This is because the west has many mountain regions making it harder to built settlements, while the east has large flat grassland areas (easier to built settlements). The areas with high population density are also obtaining more and more people through immigration and emigration.
As certain states are more populous than others they have more impact on political aspects particularly on a national scale simply because they consist more of the American population. California for example being the most populous and third largest US state, has the most representatives in the House of Representatives, therefore has more significance in politics and change. Other states that have high population density levels and have significant importance upon politics and change are Texas, New York and Florida.
This is a useful example Paul, which you discuss well. You make interesting connections with political influences. You might also want to think about influence in terms of voting patterns, for example the 'swing states' are interesting to think about.
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