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This is a list of radio station markets (also called areas of dominant influence or ADI) in the United States, as ranked by Arbitron (as of Fall 2007). This list shows the rank, type, area name, and area population.

For the Fall 2007 season, Arbitron only measured 302 markets in the United States. Other markets do exist, but are not measured by Arbitron.

• DST Metro Status = Differential Survey Treatments is a special survey mechanism by which Arbitron uses to maximize participation by demographic groups that have been underrepresented in surveys. The metro status based on this method determines what groups makes up this demographic market. The HDA qualification criteria defines whether this is an "Hispanic market" (HDHA-High Density Hispanic Area) or a "Black market" (HDBA-High Density Black Area), Arbitron labels it as such. [1]
• Qualitative Type = This is the type of diary that Arbitron conducts in a particular market for the radio market statistics [2]:
  • Scarborough is available in large markets
  • RetailDirect is available in medium markets
  • The Qualitative Diary Service is offered in smaller markets ranked 100+
  • The PPM Surveyed Market qualitative type uses the Portable People Meter from Arbitron
• Market Type = The type of radio market:
  • Continuous Measurement Market - Represents a metro statistical market where Arbitron takes radio audience surveys during the entire year, instead of just during ratings book periods.
  • Standard Market - Represents the primary metro statistical area
  • Condensed Market - Represents a smaller samples of a market that may exclude some demographics.

• Springfield, IL - Last ranked #202 in Fall 2001, with population 167,900
• Sioux Falls, SD - Last ranked #211 in Fall 2001, with population 153,100
• Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford-Pulaski, VA - Last ranked #218 in Fall 2001, with population 146,000
• St. George-Cedar City, UT - Last ranked #243 in Fall 2001, with population 122,900
• Owensboro, KY - Last ranked #277 in Fall 2001, with population 101,300
• Meadville-Franklin, PA - Last ranked #256 in Fall 2006 with population 124,500
• Great Falls, MT - Last ranked #296 in Fall 2006, with population 67,500
• Johnstown, PA - Last ranked #191 in Spring 2007, with population 198,300

• List of television stations in North America by media market

• Current List of U.S. Radio Markets (ranked by size)
• 2001 List of U.S. Radio Markets (ranked by size)
• Arbitron Radio Workshop 101
• Glossary of radio market terms