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Documents relating to the metropolitan statistical area classification for the 1980's.

    Statistical Reporter / Office of Federal Statistical Policy and Standards
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    This document outlines the evolution of metropolitan statistical area definitions for U.S. federal purposes. It details new standards and highlights changes from previous criteria for defining these key geographic areas.

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    The metropolitan statistical area classification: final standards for establishing metropolitan statistical areas following the 1980 census.

    Statistical Reporter / Office Of Federal Statistical Policy And Standards·1979

    Area of Science:

    • Urban Studies
    • Geographic Information Systems
    • Public Policy

    Background:

    • The metropolitan area concept is fundamental to understanding urban economies and demographics.
    • Official standards for defining metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) are crucial for federal statistical purposes in the U.S.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide background information on the metropolitan area concept.
    • To detail the development of official standards for defining U.S. metropolitan statistical areas.
    • To explain the new provisions and their differences from previous standards.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of historical definitions and standards for metropolitan areas.
    • Analysis of the components and criteria within the new standards.
    • Comparative assessment of new versus previous standards.
    Keywords:
    AmericasDeveloped CountriesGeographic FactorsNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPopulationPopulation StatisticsResearch MethodologySpatial DistributionUnited StatesUrban Spatial Distribution

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    Main Results:

    • The document elaborates on the established metropolitan area concept.
    • It details the specific sections and criteria of the newly developed standards.
    • Key differences between the new and prior metropolitan statistical area definitions are identified.

    Conclusions:

    • The updated standards represent a significant evolution in defining metropolitan statistical areas for federal use.
    • Understanding these changes is essential for accurate geographic and demographic analysis.
    • The revised definitions aim to better reflect contemporary urban structures.