Documents relating to the metropolitan statistical area classification for the 1980's.
"This statement provides background information on the metropolitan area concept and the development of the official standards for defining metropolitan statistical areas for [U.S.] Federal statistical purposes. It discusses each section of the new standards and points out how the new provisions differ from those previously in effect."
D000569:Americas; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D005843:Geography; D009656:North America; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D012106:Research; D014481:United States; D014505:Urban Population