A New County Classification System.

Pickard, Jerome

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ERIC Number: EJ382757

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1988

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A New County Classification System.

Pickard, Jerome

Appalachia, v21 n3 p19-24 Sum 1988

Describes new U.S. Census system dividing counties into 11 classification groups. Defines five metropolitan and six nonmetropolitan county classifications. Briefly discusses principles of new system, which uses 1980 census figures in attempt to reflect character of development in each county. Contains three charts. (TES)

Descriptors: Census Figures, Classification, Community Development, Community Size, Demography, Federal Programs, Statistical Data

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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