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I ask this question because I realize that there are a lot of metro areas that cover two or more states. I'm wondering which metro area feels the most evenly split between states. Obviously population on each side has a lot to do with this. But also suburban development. Which side has the most development projects new businesses etc.
Of the 4 counties that make up the Quad Cities metro, 43% of the metro population lives in Iowa (Scott county) and 57% lives in Illinois (Mercer, Henry, and Rock Island counties).
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I found this a little tough. Ultimately I chose DC, mainly because it was intentionally designed to not only traverse two states, but two regions. But looking at the Jersey side of the Hudson from Manhattan, you feel like you're looking at a major metro area in its own right.
I'd say DC for sure, followed by KC. Charlotte should've been included. Good thread!
I'd say that Charlotte is on the same tier as Memphis, Louisville, Chattanooga, and Providence in terms of having a notable presence across state lines, but with the vast majority (80-90%) of the metro being found in one state.
I've just posted another thread about the binational metros along the Mexican border in the Mexico forum, and I find that comparison more interesting since it also involves Spanish fluency and ease of access for those who are interested.
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Another good candidate for a smaller metro is Huntington, WV (~365k).
West Virginia counties: 217k (59%)
Kentucky counties: 86k (24%)
Ohio county: 62k (17%)
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