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Jul 25, 2021 · Below, the U.S. Census Bureau’s gigantic latest map shows 392 metropolitan and 547 micropolitan statistical areas. Metropolitan Areas have at least one urban core of at least 50 thousand population. The largest population areas are sometimes incorporating many U.S. counties.
Ohio has 16 metropolitan statistical areas, 29 micropolitan statistical areas, and 9 combined statistical areas.
- This Giant Map Shows All The Metropolitan Areas in The U.S.
- From Metro to Micro
- Blurring The Lines
The United States is the third most populous country in the world, made up of close to 20,000 cities and towns, and 333 million individuals. Dividing these population clusters into a coherent framework of statistical areas is no small feat, and the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest mapshows just how complex of a task it is. This enormous map—which covers...
The wide variety of population patterns around the country can make it tricky to divide regions up into uniform units. There are two main divisions to consider when viewing this map: 1. Metropolitan Areas (metro areas) have at least one urban core area of at least 50,000 population. These are the largest population centers, sometimes encompassing m...
Population patterns are constantly changing across the country, so the next version of this map may have a number of changes on it. Our “straightforward” Texas Triangle example may become tougher to divide up as the population boom continues in the region. Here’s how the population of U.S. countries changed over the past decade: Further complicatin...
Statistical area titles and boundary delineations are based on March 2020 delineation files released by the U.S. O ce of Management and Budget. All other names and boundaries are as of January 1, 2020.
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The U.S. State of Ohio currently has 55 statistical areas that have been delineated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). On July 21, 2023, the OMB delineated 11 combined statistical areas, 15 metropolitan statistical areas, and 29 micropolitan statistical areas in Ohio. [1]
Combined Statistical Area [1]2023 Population (est.) [3]Core-based Statistical Area [1]2023 Population (est.) [3]3,732,8032,158,9323,732,803698,3983,732,803399,4743,732,803116,510US Metropolitan Areas: 2011 to 2021 Comparison. This Storymap focuses on the Metropolitan areas with the largest percentage population growth from 2011 - 2021.
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Developed by the United States Office of Management and Budget, Metropolitan Statistical Areas are integrated geographic regions comprised of at least one city or urban area (with a population of at least 50,000) and adjacent communities.
