Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area
A Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA) is a geographic region that consists of a large population nucleus that has adjacent areas with a high degree of economic and social integration with that nucleus. The United States Office of Management and Budget defines such areas for statistical purposes. CMSA is composed of two or more adjacent Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) within the same state, or within a larger labor market area. This helps to form a larger area with a larger population and more economic and social ties between the core area and its satellites. The following are some examples of CMSA:
- The New York-Newark-Jersey City CMSA includes the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area.
- The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim CMSA includes the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
- The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin CMSA includes the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Kankakee, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
CMSA is important for government and business decision making. It is used by the federal government to determine the population size for federal programs and the allocation of federal funding. It is also used by businesses to identify potential markets and to help decide where to locate their operations. In conclusion, Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Areas are important for determining population size and allocating federal funding. They are also used by businesses to identify potential markets and to decide where to locate their operations. Metropolitan Statistical Area Labor Market Area Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area