A Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA):
A) contains one city of 500,000 or more.
B) is an integrated economic and social unit having a large population nucleus.
C) is a consolidated set of cities and suburbs.
D) consists of one or more counties which must contain a total population of at least 2,000,000.
E) Both C and D are required for an area to be designated an MSA.

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A Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is defined as an integrated economic and social unit with a large population nucleus, typically consisting of one or more counties with a significant population, but not necessarily 2,000,000 or more.