Characteristics of population distribution in the United States

The coastal areas are densely populated, the inland areas are less populated, and the degree of urbanization, multiculturalism and population aging is higher.

1. The east coast, west coast and Great Lakes regions of the United States have the highest population density, especially new york, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., with a population of over one million.

2. The population distribution in inland areas is relatively scattered, and the population in large rural areas and desolate desert areas is very sparse, even in small towns.

3. The degree of urbanization in the United States is very high, with more than 80% of the population living in cities. There are many big cities in the United States, among which new york, Los Angeles and Chicago have a population of more than 654.38+00000.

4. The United States is an immigrant country with many different ethnic and cultural groups. Especially in cities, multiculturalism is particularly obvious.

With the improvement of medical care and living standard, the aging trend of American population is more and more obvious. By 2020, the population aged 65 and above will account for 18.5% of the total population.