Weighted Median Location of Amazon Distribution Facilities, 2023

Weighted Median Location of Amazon Distribution Facilities 2023

The map depicts the location and square footage of all the distribution facilities operated by the online retailer Amazon in the United States. From these locations, the weighted median location was determined by the type of facility, which corresponds approximately to the demographic center of the United States. This implies that Amazon has allocated its distribution resources to cover the American market comprehensively. The inbound cross-docking facilities have a more western orientation due to the importance of transpacific container imports.