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US Energy Use per Capita vs US Urban Population

US Energy Use per Capita and US Urban Population correlate at r = -0.21 over 61 years (1965–2025), p = 0.107. With the time trend removed, r = +0.42. Not statistically significant.

Verdict: Not statistically significant. With n = 61, this correlation isn't statistically significant (p = 0.107). It could easily be chance.

Pearson r
-0.21
p-value
0.107
Years compared (n)
61 (1965–2025)
95% confidence interval
-0.44 to 0.05
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.42

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