Equal Population Mapping

This population visualization from Slate is really clever. It allows yous to compare the population density of unlike locations inward the United States.

The Equal Population Mapper lets yous click anywhere on a map of the U.S.A. as well as stance a round out portion of equal population to New York or then the selected area. It actually is a really effective tool to visualize the population density of New York inward comparing to other regions of the US.

However the map isn't restricted to New York. You tin plow over the sack also role the map to come across how other areas compare inward population density. At the bottom of the map are buttons which allow yous to compare the population density of New York City, Los Angeles County, Wyoming, New Jersey, Texas as well as the coastal areas of the United States.