Does anyone know how urban v rural is defined for a census tract ? There is the "urban area" geography. Are census tracts within an "urban area" defined as "urban?" The definition of urban v rural may depend on the application. For example the Centers for Disease Control has this distinction but I don't know if they use the US Census definition or something else. Also is there a file with the fips codes for urban census tracts ? Dave Dorer
"Who should you believe?" GREAT question.
You should believe the Federal Register Notice published March 2022 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/24/2022-06180/urban-area-criteria…
Hooo boy. Drama.The slideshow I shared -- this https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nSuDMXaVSva7vBEeZUfiS40apWHOqr4J/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100562141110200427638&rtpof=true&sd=true -- is my…
When replying, they appeared below. Once posted the links are *above!* Have corrected my comment accordingly.
You've got a useful list of resource links above. In addition, for those who like a good video, here's a new one describing how urban areas are defined: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elZu3L3xahg&feature=youtu.be
Beth Jarosz where are the links "below"?