Which qualifies as an urbanized area according to the U.S. Census Bureau? (Select all that apply.)
A) A central city with population of 30,000 and surrounding densely settled territory with a population of 25,000 with a combined population density of 500 people per square mile
B) A central city with population of 50,000 and surrounding densely settled territory with a population of 10,000 with a combined population density of 750 people per square mile
C) A central city with population of 25,000 and surrounding densely settled territory with a population of 25,000 with a combined population density of 1,100 people per square mile
D) A central city with population of 20,000 and surrounding densely settled territory with a population of 30,000 with a combined population density of 1,250 people per square mile
E) A central city with population of 100,000 and surrounding densely settled territory with a population of 50,000 with a combined population density of 1,500 people per square mile
Ans: C, D, E
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The U.S. Census Bureau defines an urbanized area (UA) by population density. According to this definition, each UA includes a central city and the surrounding densely settled territory that together have a population of 50,000 or more and a population density generally exceeding 1,000 people per square mile.
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