Rethinking Urban and Rural Distinctions

Copyright
2024
Published By
U.S. Census Bureau

This resource discusses how the line between rural and urban areas in the U.S. is increasingly blurred due to shifting population patterns, with many rural residents commuting to urban areas for work. It emphasizes the need for new classifications that reflect the evolving social and economic dynamics between rural and urban regions.

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