Census-Designated Places (CDPs) Quiz

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What is the purpose of a census-designated place (CDP)?

To gather and correlate statistical data for populated areas (correct)
To designate unincorporated resort and retirement communities
To provide self-governing status to rural communities
To establish legal boundaries for incorporated places

In which census has the concept of CDPs been used since 1980?

Census of Governments
Census of Agriculture
Census of Retail Trade
Census of Population and Housing (correct)

What does a census-designated place (CDP) generally include?

Large urban cities with established local governments
One officially designated unincorporated community and surrounding inhabited countryside (correct)
Multiple officially designated incorporated communities
Only unincorporated resort and retirement communities

What status do the boundaries of a census-designated place (CDP) have?

<p>The boundaries have no legal status and may not always correspond with local understanding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are colonias located in relation to census-designated places (CDPs)?

<p>Along the Mexico–United States border (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Census-Designated Places (CDPs)

A census-designated place (CDP) is a populated area recognized by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
The concept of CDPs has been used since the 1980 census.
A CDP generally includes a concentration of population recognized by the Census Bureau, such as a village, town, or township.
The boundaries of a CDP have no official status, meaning they are not legally incorporated or separately governed.
Colonias are typically located near, adjacent to, or surrounded by census-designated places (CDPs).

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Test your knowledge about census-designated places (CDPs) and their significance in the United States Census Bureau. Learn about the role of CDPs in gathering statistical data and their relationship to incorporated places.