- A census-designated place (CDP) is a concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only. The U.S. Census Bureau defines a CDP as a “statistical geography representing closely settled, unincorporated communities that are locally recognized and identified by name.”
- Census Designated Places (census.gov)
Tribal, state, and general-purpose local governments can submit updates to census designated places (CDPs). CDPs are a statistical geography representing closely settled, unincorporated communities that are locally recognized and identified by name.