The midwestern united states (also referred to as the midwest, the heartland, the american midwest, or, datedly, the middle west) is one of the four census regions defined by the united states census bureau [1] part of the great lakes megalopolis. It occupies the northern central part of the united states
[1] it was officially named the north central region by the u.s These states are illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, michigan, minnesota, missouri, ohio, nebraska, north dakota, south dakota and wisconsin [2] it is between the northeastern.
It comprises the states of illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, north dakota, ohio, south dakota, and wisconsin. A powerful blend of industry, agriculture, and history across 12 states that shaped america's heartland and national identity. A 2006 census bureau estimate put the population at 66,217,736 Both the geographic center and the population center of the contiguous united states.
Discover a detailed map of the midwest region in the usa Explore states like illinois, ohio, and michigan Cities see also the pages for the states of the midwest, for smaller but still substantial cities in the region Census bureau's 2005 population estimates, the region includes nine of the 25 largest combined metropolitan statistical areas in the united states
With the agriculture and manufacturing industries, the area has also had a big economic impact. Regional definitions vary slightly among sources This map reflects the midwestern united states as defined by the u.s Census bureau, which is followed in many sources
Divisions of the midwest by the u.s Census bureau into east north central and west north central, separated largely by the mississippi river This is a list of the largest metropolitan statistical areas in the american midwest
