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It depends on how you define “urban.” The way the census defines it, less than 20% of the US population is non-urban.
by bumby 3y ago
It depends on how you define “urban.” The way the census defines it, less than 20% of the US population is non-urban.
- stickfigure 3y agoI specifically mentioned urban centers - the places easily reached by mass transit. Even in dense cities, many neighborhoods are far enough away from mass transit lines that smaller vehicles are required. Taxis would be a better option than zillions of privately owned cars, and self-driving would make it economical.
- bumby 3y agoIs there a codified definition of urban center? Because it’s not a term used by the census definitions; they define urban area. If your define non-urban center as one far from mass transit to defend the need for cars, it becomes circular logic. It’s probably better to refer to more official definitions, which already reference population density.
- mertd 3y agoFor the sake of discussion here urban means not dependent on car for majority of errands.
- bumby 3y agoBy that definition, a place like Houston or Detroit-metro is probably non-rural