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Monitoring the metropolitanization process.

G V Fuguitt1, T B Heaton, D T Lichter

  • 1Department of Rural Sociology, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53706.

Demography
|February 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Analyzing U.S. population shifts from 1950-1980 reveals complex metropolitanization dynamics. Methodological choices significantly impact interpretations of urban and non-urban population changes over time.

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Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Urban Studies
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Metropolitanization processes in the United States have been interpreted differently based on analytical approaches.
  • Understanding population shifts between metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas is crucial for urban and regional planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and illustrate methods for monitoring metropolitan-nonmetropolitan population change from 1950-1980.
  • To compare different analytical approaches and assess the impact of evolving metropolitan definitions on population change.
  • To analyze the complexity and evolution of U.S. metropolitanization mechanics.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized U.S. decennial census data from 1950 to 1980.
  • Compared two primary approaches: constant area and component methods.
  • Assessed the influence of changing metropolitan area definitions on population growth.

Main Results:

  • Different methodologies yield varied interpretations of metropolitanization.
  • The mechanics of metropolitanization are complex and have evolved significantly between 1950 and 1980.
  • Shifting definitions of metropolitan areas demonstrably affect observed population growth patterns.

Conclusions:

  • The choice of methodology profoundly influences the understanding of population dynamics.
  • Future research on metropolitanization should carefully consider and document methodological choices.
  • The study highlights the dynamic and complex nature of U.S. urban and non-urban population changes.

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