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Dec 2, 2020 · Learn the meanings and differences of rural, urban and suburban areas, and how they affect living, working and business. See examples of each type of location and compare them with cities and towns.
- Mary Gormandy White
- Staff Writer
May 22, 2018 · How do urban, suburban and rural Americans differ in terms of race, income, politics and quality of life? This report by Pew Research Center compares and contrasts the trends and attitudes across community types.
Feb 1, 2022 · Learn how to distinguish urban and suburban areas based on centrality and density, and compare their housing, cost, and cultural benefits. Find out which type of community might suit your lifestyle and budget better.
- Kristen Bialik
- Suburbs are growing faster than urban and rural areas. Since 2000, suburban counties saw a 16% increase in population, compared with increases of 13% and 3%, respectively, in urban and rural counties.
- Suburbs are aging more rapidly than urban and rural areas. Nationally and in each community type, the 65-and-older population has grown more sharply since 2000 than any other age group.
- A majority of rural residents perceive an urban-rural divide over values. About six-in-ten rural residents (58%) say the values of urban dwellers are very or somewhat different from theirs, while about half (53%) of urban residents say those in rural areas have values that don’t align with theirs.
- Urban and rural Americans have widely different views on some social and political issues, but differences can shrink when accounting for partisanship.
Nov 22, 2019 · How do different ways of classifying U.S. communities, such as government schemes and ZIP code characteristics, compare with people's own perceptions? This post explores three measures of community type and their accuracy in reflecting Americans' views of their location.
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Jun 11, 2023 · Learn the key differences between urban and suburban areas in terms of population density, cost of living, transportation, lifestyle, and more. See a comparison table and examples of each type of settlement.
Sep 17, 2020 · Learn the differences between urban and suburban areas based on population, density, economic activity, and housing type. Explore the origins and evolution of urbanization and suburbanization in the US and the world.
