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More than 93-percent of the total U.S. population live in metropolitan areas. Unlike most states and counties, there is a business and demographic/economic synergy that exists within the metro and often interacts with adjacent metros. The demographic/economic makeup of these areas vary widely. This section is focused on tools and resources to analyze metropolitan areas and link your data with secondary data resources for planning and analysis.

Demographic and economic conditions define the relationship of metropolitan areas to others, to non-metropolitan areas, and to the Nation. Demographic and economic forces at work result in the de facto competition among metropolitan areas. Understanding these conditions and forces is key to making successful decisions concerning markets and business development in and among metropolitan areas. Similarly, understanding these conditions and forces is key to making successful decisions to advance programs that benefit the competitive position and quality of life in individual metropolitan areas.

New ... Gross Domestic Product by MSA ranking table ... http://www.proximityone.com/msa_gdp_rank.htm

Per Capita Real Gross Domestic Product 2005 by MSA (click graphic for larger view then press F11)
click for larger view-then press F11

Use MetroGDP on Your Computer. MetroGDP is an integrated software and database package that you can install on your Windows computer. MetroGDP includes the all U.S. MSA BEA GDP database, Census Bureau annual population estimates (2000 annually through 2006) with components of change and housing estimates, and shapefiles for mapping applications. The MetroGDP software includes the MetroGDP program and CommunityViewer GIS software. Virtually no training is required to make immediate effective use of these tools. Integrate your own data. The MetroGDP package is designed for users who do not need the more extensive data and software capabilities available in MetroDynamics. Sample screenshots of the MetroGDP operations are shown below. In addition, the integrated dBrowser feature enables you to view, query/filter, export and perform other database operations.

MetroGDP Sample Views -- press F11 key after display

Single MSA, time series, by general subject matter category
-- these views show two years; 5 years are available or choose any one.
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID MSA GDP by Sector
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID MSA Real GDP by Sector
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID MSA Per Capita GDP by Sector
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID MSA Price Deflators by Sector

Multiple MSAs, Comparative Analysis, time series, all sectors
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID & Idaho Falls, ID MSA Per Capita GDP by Sector

Multiple MSAs, Comparative Analysis, time series, selected industry
-- pick any sector by using dropdown pick-from-list.
  • MSAs intersecting Georgia -- Per Capita GDP for Information Sector

Multiple MSAs, Comparative Analysis, time series, selected industry
    -- example of Excel copy (click a button to generate XLS from any grid view)
  • MSAs intersecting Georgia -- Per Capita GDP for Information Sector

Defining Metros. Comprised of one or more contiguous counties, metropolitan areas were redefined using a new standard by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 2003. In many cases, the 2003 boundary definitions are radically different than those used with Census 2000. Most metro areas do not have frequent changes to their component counties but change does occur. The county components and name of a metro area is defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The OMB concept of a metropolitan area is that of a geographic area consisting of a large population nucleus together with adjacent communities having a high degree of economic and social integration with the nucleus. The OMB definition is important because it is used by Federal statistical agencies and others in developing metropolitan area data. See metro definition lists.

Proximity Tools and Resources
    MetroDynamics. The Proximity MetroDynamics is a database and information service providing access to historical, current, and projected demographic, economic, and related data organized for metropolitan areas. MD is an essential resource for examining demographic and economic composition and changing patterns.

    Metropolitan Areas With Component Counties (file access requires MetroDynamics userid).
      Area and Population
      Components of Population Change
      Population by Age, Race and Gender
      Population Characteristics Census
      Births, Deaths, Infant Deaths
      Physicians, Community Hospitals, Medicare, Social Security & SSI
      Housing Units and Building Permits
      Personal Income and Earnings by Industry
      Labor Force and Private Business Establishments and Employment
      Banking, Retail Trade, and Accommodation and Food Services
      Government

    Metropolitan Areas With Component Counties
      Population and Population Characteristics
      Population Characteristics and Housing Units
      Personal Income and Earnings by Industry
      Civilian Labor Force and Private Nonfarm Businesses

    Micropolitan Areas
      Population and Personal Income

    Metro areas and Satellite/Street Views. View metropolitan areas on interactive Google maps with satellite imagery and detailed streets/roads. See MetroView (selected areas, Internet Explorer required).

    Metro GeoSpatial Analysis. The Proximity MetroDynamics includes advanced mapping and visual analysis tools. You can also visually analyze current definition MSAs on your computer using the no-fee CommunityViewer GIS software. Integrate your data and sub-metro geography such as ZIP codes, places, and census tracts, with either of these tools.

    MSA Population Ranking Table. View the MSA Population Change 2000-2004 ranking table using Internet Explorer (required). Click column title to sort on selected item or to re-sort in other direction. Use MetroDynamics for updated demographics.

    MSA Personal Income Ranking Table. View the MSA Personal Income ranking table using Internet Explorer (required). Click column title to sort on selected item or to re-sort in other direction. Use MetroDynamics for updated demographics.

    Metro Statistical, Geographic, and Equivalence Files. Proximity maintains a wide range of statistical data files and map shapefiles relating to metros. Use equivalence files to associate other geography to metros -- like the ZIP-to-MSA equivalency files. Use the Metro Registration Form and describe the data that you are seeking. We will contact you.

    Metro Analytical Services. Proximity provides professional services to analyze metro composition and trends to meet specific planning and decision-making needs. Use the Metro Registration Form and check Metro Analytical Services. We will contact you.

    Scope of 2003 Metro Revisions. [top] On June 6, 2003, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a bulletin establishing revised definitions for the Nation's Metropolitan Statistical Areas and recognizing 49 new Metropolitan Statistical Areas. The bulletin designated Metropolitan Divisions in those Metropolitan Statistical Areas that have a single core with a population of at least 2.5 million. The bulletin also established definitions for two new sets of statistical areas: Micropolitan Statistical Areas and Combined Statistical Areas. New England City and Town Areas are also defined.



    Metro Component Area Names and Codes Text Files

    Current (new 2003 definitions updated with revised names, component counties and new metro areas):

    October 2007 -- the Gross Domestic Product by MSA ranking table (http://www.proximityone.com/msa_gdp_rank.htm) provides the most up-to-date list of MSAs as of this date (363 MSAs).

      Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas
      Principal Cities of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas
      Counties with Metropolitan, Micropolitan, and Combined Statistical Area Codes and Titles
      Metropolitan Statistical Areas
      Micropolitan Statistical Areas
      Combined Statistical Areas and Component Metropolitan and/or Micropolitan Statistical Areas
        (see CSA definition)

    Historical (Census 2000 tabulation areas and earlier):

      http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/pastmetro.html



    An Example of Changes Resulting from Metropolitan Area Revisions
      -- Houston, TX Area


    New Metro Definition

      Houston-Baytown-Sugar Land, TX MSA (MSA code: 26420)

    Principal cities: Houston, Baytown, Sugar Land, Galveston

      Component Area Census 2000 Population
    Austin County (48015) 23,590
    Brazoria County (48039) 241,767
    Chambers County (48071) 26,031
    Fort Bend County (48157) 354,452
    Galveston County (48167) 250,158
    Harris County (48201) 3,400,578
    Liberty County (48291) 70,154
    Montgomery County (48339) 293,768
    San Jacinto County (48407) 22,246
    Waller County (48473) 32,663
    Total Area 4,715,407

    Previous Metro Definition (used for Census 2000 Tabulations)

      Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, TX CMSA (code 3362)

      Component Area Census 2000 Population
    Brazoria, TX PMSA (code 1145) 241,767
      Brazoria County (48039) 241,767
    Galveston-Texas City, TX PMSA (code 2920) 250,158
      Galveston County (48167) 250,158
    Houston, TX PMSA (code 3360) 4,177,646
      Chambers County (48071) 26,031
      Fort Bend County (48157) 354,452
      Harris County (48201) 3,400,578
      Liberty County (48291) 70,154
      Montgomery County (48339) 293,768
      Waller County (48473) 32,663
    Total Area 4,669,571

    Notes

      There is no longer a CMSA nor PMSA category.



    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. How do metropolitan statistical areas standards relate to allocation of federal funds? [goto top]

    A. See this GAO document: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d04758.pdf

    Q. What are current definition metropolitan areas county components? [goto top]

    A. See Current Metropolitan Statistical Areas and Components
        or Metro/Micro Statistical Areas & Components

    Q. Where is a list of counties showing their current CBSA name/code and the 1999 vintage metropolitan area (used for Census 2000 tabulations) name/code ? [goto top]

    A. See this Excel crosswalk table

    Q. What is a Combined Statistical Area? [goto top]

    If specified criteria are met, adjacent metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, in various combinations, may become the components of a new set of areas called combined statistical areas (CSAs). For example, a combined statistical area may comprise two or more metropolitan statistical areas, a metropolitan statistical area and a micropolitan statistical Area, two or more micropolitan statistical areas, or multiple metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas. Geographic components of combined New England city and town areas are individual metropolitan and micropolitan NECTAs, in various combinations. Areas that combine retain their own designations as metropolitan or micropolitan statistical areas (or NECTAs) within the larger combined statistical area (or combined NECTA).

    Q. What is a Metropolitan Division? [goto top]

    A Metropolitan Division may exist as a division of an MSA. A Metropolitan Statistical Area containing a single core with a population of at least 2.5 million may be subdivided to form smaller groupings of counties referred to as Metropolitan Divisions.

    A county qualifies as a "main county" of a Metropolitan Division if 65 percent or more of its employed residents work within the county and the ratio of the number of jobs located in the county to the number of employed residents of the county is at least .75. A county qualifies as a `"secondary county"' if 50 percent or more, but less than 65 percent, of its employed residents work within the county and the ratio of the number of jobs located in the county to the number of employed residents of the county is at least .75. A main county automatically serves as the basis for a Metropolitan Division. For a secondary county to qualify as the basis for forming a Metropolitan Division, it must join with either a contiguous secondary county or a contiguous main county with which it has the highest employment interchange measure of 15 or more.

    After all main counties and secondary counties are identified and grouped (if appropriate), each additional county that already has qualified for inclusion in the Metropolitan Statistical Area falls within the Metropolitan Division associated with the main/secondary county or counties with which the county at issue has the highest employment interchange measure. Counties in a Metropolitan Division must be contiguous.

    Q. What are short-hand references for the metropolitan and micropolitan areas?

    A. OMB has suggested the following references.

      • "metro area" and "micro area"
      • CBSA for Core Based Statistical Area
      • CSA for Combined Statistical Area
      • NECTA for New England City and Town Area
      • CNECTA for Combined New England City and Town Area
      • Metro Division for Metropolitan Division
      • NECTA Division for New England City and Town Area Division

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