The population of Orlando, Florida in 2010 was 239,326 residents. The area of Orlando is 110.56 square miles.What is the population density of Orlando?A 119.07 people per square mileB 461.96 people per square mileC 2175.69 people per square mileD 2164.67 people per square mile
Q. The population of Orlando, Florida in 2010 was 239,326 residents. The area of Orlando is 110.56 square miles.What is the population density of Orlando?A 119.07 people per square mileB 461.96 people per square mileC 2175.69 people per square mileD 2164.67 people per square mile
Calculate Population Density: To find the population density, we need to divide the population by the area.Population density =AreaPopulation=110.56square miles239,326residents
Perform Division: Perform the division to calculate the population density. 239,326 residents ÷110.56 square miles = 2164.67 people per square mile
Check Answer: Check the answer against the options provided to ensure it matches one of them.The calculated population density is 2164.67 people per square mile, which matches option D.
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