Median center of United States population
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The median center of U.S. population is determined by the United States Census Bureau
from the results of each census. The Bureau defines it to be:
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
from the results of each census. The Bureau defines it to be:
See also
- Mean center of United States population
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- Geographic center of the contiguous United StatesGeographic Center of the Contiguous United StatesOne of the locations claimed to be the Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States is pinpointed by a historical marker that is located within a small park near the town of Lebanon, Kansas. It is located at the intersection of AA Road and K-191, accessible by a turn-off from U.S...