This is due to the increasing amount of people throughout time within the US. Not only is the population growthing increasing the demand for energy within the US but so is modernization. As we continue to advance within our society many more aspect of our lives require power and electricity therefor increasing the demand for it.
Population density is the average number of individuals in a population per unit of area or volume. For example, a population of 100 insects that live in an area of 100 square meters has a density of 1 insect per square meter.