### Question
How does the law define statewide?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1932*, **statewide** is defined as:

> having a coverage area of not less than 90 percent of the population of a State and not less than 80 percent of the rural land area of the State (as determined by the Secretary)

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1932*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER I-REAL ESTATE LOANS**

