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Share of population living in low-income census tracts by Road Ruggedness Scale and rurality group, 2010

by John Cromartie and Elizabeth A. Dobis
1/16/2024

Rural Economy & Population

Bar chart comparing the share of U.S. population in low-income census tracts living in urbanized areas, urbanized commuting areas, and rural areas by Road Ruggedness Scale category in 2010.

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The intersection of rugged terrain and economic activity remains understudied, so USDA, Economic Research Service researchers developed two classifications of U.S. census tracts: the six-level Area Ruggedness Scale and the five-level Road Ruggedness Scale.

Share of population living in low-income census tracts by Road Ruggedness Scale and rurality group, 2010

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