Tree map of U.S. population by statistical areas and counties

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County / county equivalent not in a MSA or μSA
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA): According to the U.S. Census, "Metropolitan statistical areas consist of the county or counties (or equivalent entities) associated with at least one urbanized area of at least 50,000 population, plus adjacent counties having a high degree of social and economic integration with the core as measured through commuting ties."
MSA not in a CSA MSA in a CSA
Micropolitan statistical area (μSA): According to the U.S. Census, "Micropolitan statistical areas consist of the county or counties (or equivalent entities) associated with at least one urban cluster of at least 10,000 but less than 50,000 population, plus adjacent counties having a high degree of social and economic integration with the core as measured through commuting ties."
μSA not in a CSA μSA in a CSA
Combined statistical area (CSA): Two or more adjacent MSAs and/or μSAs with sufficiently strong commuting ties.
CSA