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January 1, 1 5 min read Definitions

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A Metropolitan Division is a county or group of counties within a large Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) that functions as a distinct economic area. These divisions are essential in understanding the economic dynamics within larger urbanized regions.

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January 1, 1 6 min read Definitions

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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A Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) includes one or more counties with a central urban area having a population of at least 50,000 inhabitants. The U.S. Census Bureau uses MSAs for the purposes of aggregating and reporting population, housing, and economic statistics.