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The Bureau of the Census has proposed new criteria for defining urban areas based on the 2020 Census results, and is seeking public feedback. Key changes include using housing unit density instead of population density for urban classification, increasing the minimum size for areas to be considered urban, and doing away with distinguishing different types of urban areas. The Bureau also plans to use commuting data to better define large, continuously developed areas and will refine the criteria for what constitutes urban territory to include places like airports more accurately.

The Bureau of the Census, part of the Department of Commerce, is holding a virtual public meeting on February 18, 2021, to consult with tribal governments. This meeting is part of their effort to build strong relationships with federally recognized tribes and will cover updates on the 2020 Census Disclosure Avoidance System. Tribes are encouraged to share comments and provide input on how they use census data before the meeting. The Census Bureau prioritizes tribal involvement in decision-making processes affecting tribal governments, in accordance with Executive Order 13175.