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Redefining Urban Areas Following the 2020 Census

Description
Provides an overview of changes made to the U.S. Census Bureau urban area criteria following the 2020 Census. Covers the minimum population threshold, housing unit density, and the decision to cease distinguishing between different types of urban areas.
Author(s)
Michael Ratcliffe
Date
12/2022
Type
Document
Organization
U.S. Census Bureau
Tagged as
Policy ยท Rural definitions

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