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DEFINITION

What is a Hierarchy?

A hierarchy is a structure describing the relationship between geographic layers which nest under one another. For example, Census summary levels are part of a hierarchy such that states comprise counties that comprise county subdivisions that comprise Census tracts, etc.

What is a hierarchy/Hierarchy definition: Geographic hierarchy of Census Summary layers

Census Summary Levels are part of a hierarchy.

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