What criteria define the Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA)?

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A town with fewer than 2,500 inhabitantsOne or more counties including at least one city with a population of 50,000 or two cities combined reaching 50,000A town of 10,000 people along with adjacent countiesA city having at least 100,000 residents plus its suburban areas

Explanation

The SMSA is determined by one or more counties that contain either a single city with at least 50,000 residents or two cities whose combined population totals 50,000. Smaller towns or cities with different population thresholds do not meet the SMSA definition.