1. Define the geographic question before reviewing attribution
Hartsville is a municipality in Darlington County, South Carolina. The 2020–2024 ACS five-year population estimate for Hartsville is 7,419, with a margin of error of 27. Attribution is therefore most useful when the firm first decides whether it wants to evaluate Hartsville, Darlington County, South Carolina generally, or another stated service area. A source record can show the journey and intake information, but the firm still needs a defensible geographic field or review rule.
Recommended approach
Bring your intended service-area definition to the consultation.
