An analysis of maps indicates that historically, the center of population in the United States has moved a long distance to the west but not a long distance to the south.

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Maps showing the center of population in the United States over time demonstrate a westward shift, but the center has not moved significantly southward. This is due to a combination of factors, including westward expansion and migration patterns, changes in population density, and birth rates.

An Analysis of Maps Indicates That Historically, the Center of Population