In 1999, the world population reached 6 billion people. We are now over 7 billion and expected to reach 8 billion in 2024.
Taking into account the world’s population size and distribution is vital for most environmental studies.
World Population Growth
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3D Printed US Population Map
The United States is a big place and it's hard to have a feeling for where all of the people live. There are hundreds of millions of people after all. So many Americans. To get a better grasp of this, the post's author made a 3D map of the US based on the population density… learn more
Census Bureau Interactive Maps
The U.S. Census Bureau has a series of maps that lets you do things like visualize population growth by county, learn about Rural America, and track current emergencies across the U.S. learn more
Census Scope
CensusScope is an easy-to-use tool for investigating U.S. demographic trends, brought to you by the Social Science Data Analysis Network (SSDAN) at the University of Michigan. With eye-catching graphics and exportable trend data, CensusScope is designed for both generalists and specialists. The data is broken down by a number of categories, including race, age, growth and major… learn more
NASA - Earth Observations
Welcome to NASA Earth Observations (NEO) One of the best places to study Earth is from space. NASA satellites continually orbit the globe, collecting information about Earth’s ocean, atmosphere, and land surfaces. Satellites can even monitor the activity of life forms, such as phytoplankton, from their remote vantage points. Satellite imagery provides the greatest benefit… learn more
Population Growth & The Chesapeake Bay
Geographer Peter Claggett with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) show how the population of the the Chesapeake Bay has grown using satellite imagery and talks about what people are doing to lessen the impact of a growing population on the region's natural resources. learn more
Population Simulator
Learning Goals This is a simulation tool for explaining numerous demographic terms including mortality rate,life expectancy, fertility rate, infant mortality, and the sex ratio. The simulator could also be used to examine the process of demographic transition. There are numerous learning goals that could be developed by using this simulator. This simulator could be used… learn more
US and World Population Clock
An interesting page is the "POPClock" from the U.S. Census Bureau. As soon as the site is entered, a population ticker is activated; it just keeps going and going... Let it run for 24 hours and compare the change. Relate that to the number of houses, cars or school buildings that have to be built… learn more
World Population Growth
Our World in Data breaks out population growth and future projections by country, age and more. Includes a wide range of graphs, maps, and data sources for further exploration. The World population since 10,000 BCE graph and the Global population distributed across the world map are eye opening. A great resource for older students. learn more
World population growth and its impact
It took 200,000 years for our human population to reach 1 billion—and only 200 years to reach 7 billion. The American Museum of Natural History produced this amazing video showing how the population has changed over time, indexed to major world events. Crates a visual reference for the term "explosive frowth". While growth has begun… learn more