Some Insights from Census 2020 Urban and Rural Population Distribution in Indiana
Summary
Whether a county is urban, rural, or somewhere in between is of interest to decision-makers, policy and planning practitioners, and researchers alike. One of the reasons is that many federal programs for urban or rural areas are based on formula grants, which means the number of people in urban or rural areas can make a difference in the amount of funds allocated to the local government. Many discretionary federal programs, which are competitive, can include specific provisions for urban or rural constituents. Number and share of population residing in urban or rural areas can designate a county as an urban or a rural providing access to specific resources.
Source:
Purdue University (2023). Some Insights from Census 2020 Urban and Rural Population Distribution in Indiana.