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Rural, urban, and suburban are all used to describe the different areas in which people like you spend their lives. Discover the differences between rural, urban, and suburban settings, as well as the unique characteristics that define each one.
A rural area is a geographic area outside towns and cities, with low population density and small settlements. Learn how different countries define rural areas, how they are affected by economic and social dynamics, and see some examples of rural landscapes.
Learn how rural areas are defined and classified by different sources, such as the U.S. Bureau of the Census, the OMB, and the ERS. Compare the criteria and thresholds for population, housing, and commuting density across rural and urban categories.
A rural area is a sparsely populated region with few buildings and many natural features. Learn how rural areas differ from urban areas, why people migrate from rural to urban areas, and what industries and wildlife are common in rural areas.
Rural encompasses all population, housing, and territory not included within an urban area. For the 2020 Census, an urban area will comprise a densely settled core of census blocks that meet minimum housing unit density and/or population density requirements.
Learn how the Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget classify rural areas based on population density, land use, and commuting patterns. Compare the differences and similarities between these two systems and access ACS data for rural and urban areas.
Rural America is a term that refers to sparsely populated areas with low housing density and far from urban centers. Learn how the Census Bureau defines rural based on population thresholds, density, distance and land use, and see data and stories about rural life.
Provides resources, information, and frequently asked questions on the various definitions used to identify rural areas in the United States. Explains how definitions of rural are used, identifies the most common definitions, and discusses differences between definitions.
Learn how the Census Bureau defines rural as what is not urban, based on population density and other criteria. Explore the history, methods, and types of rural areas in the United States.
Rural is defined as territory outside these place boundaries, together with places smaller than a selected population threshold. For example, USDA’s Telecom Hardship Loan Program defines rural as any area outside Census places of 5,000 or more people.