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An area that has a census population of one million or more. It has component parts that qualify as primary metropolitant statistical areas based on official standards and local opinion favors the designatioon. CMSAs consist of whole counties, except for the New England states where they consist of county subdivisions (primarily cities and towns).<\/p>", "inDefinedTermSet": "https://affordablehousingonline.com/glossary" },

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Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA)

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An area that has a census population of one million or more. It has component parts that qualify as primary metropolitant statistical areas based on official standards and local opinion favors the designatioon. CMSAs consist of whole counties, except for the New England states where they consist of county subdivisions (primarily cities and towns).