CBSA Boundaries
API Information
Version:v1.1.0
Region:US
Used for:Delivering standardized regional boundaries for data segmentation, planning, and analysis tied to population centers and labor markets.
Overview
The LightBox CBSA Boundaries API delivers authoritative spatial boundaries for Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs), as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. This data helps analysts and developers visualize, analyze, and compare regional markets using a standardized statistical geography framework that underpins federal, state, and commercial research.
Key Capabilities
- ✓Supports type-ahead search and autocomplete for CBSA names or codes
- ✓Retrieve CBSA boundary geometry as WKT polygons for mapping and analysis
- ✓Access boundary records by unique CBSA ID
- ✓Overlay CBSA boundaries on interactive maps using tile or bounding box requests
Scope
Boundary Data
- Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSA)
- Metropolitan and Micropolitan Area Boundaries
Use Cases
- Demographic Research
- Economic and Labor Market Analysis
- Retail Site Selection and Market Segmentation
- Policy Planning and Impact Assessment