Lower Population Density -- Because the Heartland, in general, has a lower population density than areas like the northeastern coast, there are also fewer colleges and universities from which to choose.
Our methodology weights the results by population distribution such that concentrations in more densely populated areas are more heavily weighted than concentrations in areas with lower population density.
Fewer people were killed simply due to the lower population density.
Sanilac County has a lower population density than Finland and is slightly less racially diverse than Norway (it is over 95% white).
Swelling at a rate of 1.3% each year, the south and east of the city remain the most dense, while newer parts still have a lower population density.
Those two states have a much lower population density than California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and most other blue states.
In high-density megacities, air pollution has a higher impact on public health than cities of lower population density.
Moving the material does not make it any less radioactive, although it may end up somewhere with a lower population density and less rainfall, reducing the likelihood that contaminants will be washed into drinking water.
Rural free delivery, in which mail goes to roadside mailboxes, was begun in 1896, is intended for areas with lower population density and only applies to areas outside a quarter-mile radius from the post office.
It may seem contradictory that greater happiness is correlated with both lower population density (implying fewer interpersonal interactions) and a greater sense of "belonging" in one's community (implying stronger social connections).
Only three states Alaska, Texas, and California have an area larger than Montana's, and only two states Alaska and Wyoming have a lower population density.
