Core-based statistical area

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard of a city or town? It’s where we live, with our homes, roads, stores, and parks. Now, a Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA) is similar to a city, but it’s a larger area that includes the main city and its surrounding areas.

Think of it like a big circle drawn around the city and all the smaller towns, counties, and neighborhoods that are connected to it. This big circle is called a CBSA. It’s kind of like a family tree where the main city is the parent and the smaller towns and areas are the children.

Now, why do we need CBSAs? It helps us understand how urban areas are growing and changing over time. It helps us learn how many people are living in these areas, how many businesses are located there, and how much money is being made.

CBSAs are also important when it comes to making decisions about government funding and resources for things like schools, hospitals, and transportation. By understanding the CBSA, we can better plan and allocate resources to help people who live there.

So, to sum it up, a CBSA is like a big family of cities and towns that help us understand how people live, work, and play in a certain area.