1. Define the geography before you interpret a source
A New Square practice may serve people in the village, elsewhere in Rockland County, or beyond it. Those are different geographic questions. In consultation, clarify whether the firm wants to evaluate New Square specifically, Rockland County more broadly, or a wider New York service area.
Recommended approach
Set the geographic question first. Review whether your records distinguish New Square from Rockland County and from other New York locations, then decide which geographic labels belong in reporting. Do not use the 9,803 population estimate as a forecast or as evidence that a particular practice area needs more advertising.
