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Publication Details

Title:
United States annual state-level population estimates from colonization to 1999
Author(s):
Coulson, David P.; Joyce, Linda A.
Publication Year:
2017
How to Cite:
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Coulson, David P.; Joyce, Linda A. 2017. United States annual state-level population estimates from colonization to 1999. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2017-0017
Abstract:
The U.S. landscape has undergone substantial changes since Europeans first arrived. Many land use changes are attributable to human activity. Historical data concerning these changes are frequently limited and often difficult to develop. Modeling historical land use changes may be necessary. We develop annual population series from first European settlement to 1999 for all 50 states and Washington D.C. for use in modeling land use trends. Extensive research went into developing the historical data. Linear interpolation was used to complete the series after critically evaluating the appropriateness of linear interpolation versus exponential interpolation.

Keywords:
state population; nonindigenous; model; landscape change; society; Environment and People; History; United States
Related publications:
  • Coulson, David P.; Joyce, Linda A. 2003. United States state-level population estimates: Colonization to 1999. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-111WWW. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 55 p. https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/pubs/5541
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