Three Smallest Incorporated Towns in the US

Based on recent census data, the smallest incorporated towns in the United States by population are:

1. Buford, Wyoming (formerly "Buford") – Population: 1 (officially unincorporated now; formerly the smallest incorporated town). The title of smallest incorporated town is often contested.
2. Monowi, Nebraska – Population: 1 (Elsie Eiler is the sole resident, mayor, librarian, and bartender). Incorporated village.
3. Sunburst, Montana – Population: 3 (2020 Census). Incorporated town.

Note: "Buford" was sold in 2012 and is no longer incorporated. Monowi, NE (pop. 1) is widely recognized as the smallest *currently incorporated* municipality. Other contenders include Gross, NE (pop. 2) and Le Roy, MN (pop. 2). Definitions vary by state (town vs. village vs. city).