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America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers
For a lens on small-town America, turn to micropolitan statistical areas or “micros” for short.
What’s a micro? It’s a type of statistical area — first delineated by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget in 2003 — that provides more granular details of small population centers.
Micros must contain a population concentration, or core, of at least 10,000 but less than 50,000, the threshold for metropolitan statistical areas. They consist of a central county (or counties) plus any other counties with strong commuting ties to it (or them). Taken together, these requirements typically translate into a small town and its surroundings.
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Micropolitan America Infographic
Did you know? As of September 2018, there were 542 micros in the United States, encompassing 660 counties. Check out our infographic on Micropolitan Statistical Areas to learn more about small town America.
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About America Counts
America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, the economy, emergency preparedness, and population. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews.
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