Rural area A location with a population of 20,000 or less that is not part of a city or metropolitan statistical area (MSA) with a population of greater than 20,000. Low Employment Areas The census tract’s unemployment levels are at least 150% of the national average unemployment rate.

Targeted Employment Area (TEA)

  • Rural area

    A location with a population of 20,000 or less that is not part of a city or metropolitan statistical area (MSA) with a population of greater than 20,000.

  • Low Employment Areas

    The census tract’s unemployment levels are at least 150% of the national average unemployment rate.