# Core based statistical area

Identifies the Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA) where an individual resides.

- API name: `core_based_statistical_area`
- Category: Civic
- Type · unit: Integer
- Addresses with a value: 119.3M (99.6%)
- Latest collection: Jun 1, 2026, refreshed every two months
- How values combine: Read from a single source field.
- Derivations:
  - Unspecified

## Links

- [Catalog page](/catalog/v2/core_based_statistical_area)
- [Published statistics (JSON)](https://static.faraday.ai/figv2/core_based_statistical_area.json)
- [API reference](/docs/reference/getattribute)