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MSA - Metropolitan Statistical Area
The general concept of a Metropolitan Statistical Area or a Micropolitan Statistical Area is that of an area containing a recognized population nucleus and adjacent communities, which have a high degree of integration with that nucleus. The definitions provide nationally consistent definitions for collecting, tabulating, and publishing Federal statistics for a set of geographic areas. OMB establishes and maintains the definitions of:
- 1. Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas
- 2. Combined Statistical Areas
- 3. New England City and Town Areas solely for statistical purposes
A Metropolitan Statistical Area has at least one urbanized area of a 50,000 or more population, plus adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration with the core as measured by commuting ties. Metropolitan Statistical Areas are defined in terms of whole counties (or equivalent entities) in all States including the six New England States. See also Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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