What is the difference between “most populous” and “most densely populated”?

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For example, according to my research, California is the “most populous” state in the country but New Jersey shows up as the “most densely populated” state. I thought the latter essentially meant “the state with the biggest population” (same as the former). How do they differ? Are they related in any way?

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A brand new pack of 10 crayons with them all crammed in there tight is more densely populated than an old 48 pack of crayons where half of them are missing (but, with 24 it is more populous).