How does the U.S.Census Bureau classify urban areas?
A)as areas with a population density of at least 1,000 people per square mile
B)as areas with a population density of at least 1,000 people per square mile,plus all surrounding areas that have an overall density of at least 500 people per square mile
C)as areas with a population density of at least 5,000 people per square mile
D)as areas with a population density of at least 5,000 people per square mile,plus all surrounding areas that have an overall density of at least 500 people per square mile

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The U.S. Census Bureau classifies urban areas as areas with a population density of at least 1,000 people per square mile, plus all surrounding areas that have an overall density of at least 500 people per square mile. This definition includes not just densely populated core areas, but also surrounding suburban and exurban areas that are still considered part of the urban area. Choice A (a population density of at least 1,000 people per square mile) and Choice C (a population density of at least 5,000 people per square mile) are incorrect because they do not account for surrounding areas or use the specific density requirements used by the Census Bureau. Choice D is incorrect because it uses a higher density requirement for the core area than what the Census Bureau uses.

How Does the U.S.Census Bureau Classify Urban Areas