Jan 8, 2025 · The term rural includes all population and territory outside urban areas. The criteria now used to define urban areas represent a significant departure from previous decades. First, …

As a result, the rural portion of the United States encompasses a wide variety of settlements, from densely settled small towns and ‘large-lot’ housing subdivisions on the fringes of urban areas, …

From quaint beachside communities to artist retreats to truly off-the-grid communities, Southern California is filled with all kinds of towns to explore on a long weekend or strategically planned …

The map highlights data specific to California’s rural areas by legislative district. Interactive elements allow for the comparison of poverty and other data both across and within districts.

Aug 9, 2017 · About 60 million people, or one in five Americans, live in rural America. The term “rural” means different things to different people. For many, it evokes images of farmlands and …

Stacker compiled a list of the most rural counties in California using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the percent of land area that is rural, as of the 2010 Census, …

A growing body of literature on rural communities, along with the International Rural Sociology Association, reflects the interests of researchers covering a range of educational, …