1. Set the geographic question before you judge a source
Madison is a charter township in Lenawee County, Michigan. That relationship matters when you decide what a location or service page is supposed to represent: Madison township, the county, a broader Michigan service area, or another defined geography. A population estimate for Madison cannot tell you how many people are searching for a lawyer, which practice areas they need, or whether a particular channel will produce a matter. Attribution should therefore preserve the geography attached to each visit and inquiry instead of turning a location label into a demand claim.
Recommended approach
During consultation, define the geographic labels your firm actually uses and review whether landing pages, intake records and outcome reports distinguish Madison from Lenawee County and other service areas. Measure what visitors and inquiries do; do not use population as a proxy for performance.
