List of United States urban areas

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The List of United States urban areas provides a comprehensive overview of the urbanized regions within the United States. Urban areas are defined by the United States Census Bureau as densely developed residential, commercial, and other non-residential areas. These areas are characterized by high population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding them.

Definition

An urban area in the United States is defined by the United States Census Bureau as a region with a population density of at least 1,000 people per square mile. Urban areas are further classified into two types:

• Urbanized Areas (UAs): These have 50,000 or more people.
• Urban Clusters (UCs): These have at least 2,500 and less than 50,000 people.

List of Urbanized Areas

Below is a list of some of the largest urbanized areas in the United States by population:

• New York City metropolitan area
• Los Angeles metropolitan area
• Chicago metropolitan area
• Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex
• Houston metropolitan area
• Washington metropolitan area
• Miami metropolitan area
• Philadelphia metropolitan area
• Atlanta metropolitan area
• Boston metropolitan area

List of Urban Clusters

Urban clusters are smaller than urbanized areas but still significant in terms of population density. Some notable urban clusters include:

• Boulder, Colorado
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Naples, Florida
• Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Bend, Oregon

Significance

Urban areas are significant for various reasons:

• They are centers of economic activity, often hosting major business districts and industries.
• They are hubs for transportation, including major airports, railways, and highways.
• They offer diverse cultural and recreational opportunities, including museums, theaters, and parks.
• They are focal points for education and healthcare, with numerous universities and hospitals.

Related Pages

• Metropolitan statistical area
• Combined statistical area
• List of metropolitan areas in the Americas
• List of United States cities by population
• Urbanization in the United States

See Also

• Urban sprawl
• Suburbanization
• Rural-urban migration
• List of largest cities

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