Polygons representing Adjusted 2010 Census Urbanized Areas with a population over 5,000.  All roads inside the polygons are considered urban, while all other roads outside the polygons are considered rural.
After each decennial census, the US Census Bureau develops Urban Areas that consist of a central core and adjacent densely settled territory that together contain at least 2,500 residents. For transportation planning purposes, however, only areas with a population of 5,000 are considered urban. These areas of over 5,000 population are then adjusted outwardly to capture additional areas and minimize situations where a given roadway goes into and out of the original census area. (see <a href='https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning%20/processes/statewide/related/highway_functional_classifications/section06.cfm' target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning%20/processes/statewide/related/highway_functional_classifications/section06.cfm</a>)<div><br /></div><div>Areas with a population of between 5,000 and 49,999 are called Small Urban Areas. These areas are assigned a unique number that must be between 600 and 999. In 2010, there are 152 such areas in Texas.  Areas with a population of between 50,000 and 199,999 are called Urbanized Areas and are assigned a unique number less than 600. In 2010, there are 21 such areas. Areas with a population of of 200,000 or more are called Large Urbanized Areas and are assigned a unique number less than 600. In 2010, there are 13 such areas. </div><div><div><br /></div><div>All Urbanized Areas and Large Urbanized Areas require a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to shepherd the transportation planning process. MPOs that cover Large Urbanized Areas are considered Transportation Management Areas. </div><div>FHWA approved these boundaries in 2014. <div><br /></div><div>Update Frequency: Every 10 years after decennial census, or when technical corrections are required. <br /></div></div></div>Security Level: Public
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