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US Population vs US Urban Population
US Population and US Urban Population correlate at r = +0.97 over 66 years (1960–2025), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.68. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.68). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- +0.97
- p-value
- < 0.0001
- Years compared (n)
- 66 (1960–2025)
- 95% confidence interval
- 0.95 to 0.98
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.68
Sources
- US Population (people): World Bank. US Population (World Bank indicator SP.POP.TOTL).
- US Urban Population (% of total): World Bank. US Urban Population (World Bank indicator SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS).
Related pairs
- US Rural Population vs US Urban Population (r = -1.00)
- US Adult Obesity vs US Population (r = +1.00)
- Atmospheric CO₂ (Mauna Loa) vs US Population (r = +0.99)
- US Resident Patent Applications vs US Population (r = +0.98)
- US Median Age vs US Population (r = +0.98)
- US Cereal Yield vs US Population (r = +0.97)
Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.