A Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is a Core-Based Statistical Area associated with at least one urbanized area with a population of at least 50,000. An MSA comprises the central county or counties containing the core, plus adjacent outlying counties with a high degree of social and economic integration with the central county as measured through commuting.
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