Statistical Areas are geographic entities defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget for collecting, tabulating, and publishing federal statistics.
Imagine statistical areas as different sections in a library. Each section (or area) has its own specific type of books (or data), making it easier for you to find what you're looking for!
Census Tract: Small, relatively permanent statistical subdivisions within counties used specifically for the census surveys.
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA): A geographical region with high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area.
Micropolitan Statistical Area (µSA): An urban area based around an urban cluster with a population between 10,000-50,000.
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