Exploring U.S. Metropolitan Areas
The United States is home to a diverse and expansive network of metropolitan areas. These regions, often referred to as “metro areas,” are hubs of economic activity, cultural diversity, and population growth. A metropolitan area in the United States consists of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industries, infrastructure, and housing. There are currently 384 metropolitan areas in the U.S., housing approximately 83% of the nation’s population. This significant percentage underscores the importance of metro areas as central to American life, influencing everything from economic policies to cultural trends.
The detailed map of the United States below, created by Reddit user TA-MajestyPalm, showcases metropolitan areas with populations over 500,000.
