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Regional population growth rate differences: note
Growth and Change
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Regional population growth in the U.S. between 1959-1984 was highest in mid-sized cities (0.5-2.0 million). Less urbanized regions experienced the most significant population increases over time.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Urban Studies
- Regional Science
Background:
- Population distribution patterns are crucial for understanding socioeconomic development.
- Previous research by Daniel Garnick provides a foundation for analyzing U.S. population trends.
- Data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis offers comprehensive insights into demographic shifts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate regional population dynamics in the United States from 1959 to 1984.
- To analyze population growth across different city sizes and temporal periods.
- To identify key factors influencing population redistribution within the U.S.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of U.S. regional population data spanning 1959-1984.
- Categorization of population growth by four distinct city size brackets.
- Examination of demographic trends across three specified time intervals.
- Comparison of growth rates in urbanized versus less urbanized regions.
Main Results:
- Population growth was most pronounced in cities with populations between 0.5 to 1.0 million and 1.0 to 2.0 million.
- Less urbanized regions exhibited the highest population growth rates over the study period.
- Specific city size categories demonstrated differential growth patterns.
Conclusions:
- Mid-sized metropolitan areas and less urbanized regions were key growth centers in the U.S. during 1959-1984.
- Findings supplement existing knowledge on U.S. population redistribution.
- Understanding these demographic shifts is vital for future urban and regional planning.