1. of or relating to a micropolitan area; characteristic of a small city or town with a population between 10,000 and 50,000 and its surrounding region
Usage: used in demography and urban planning; contrasts with metropolitan (large city) and rural areas

1. a micropolitan area; a small city or town with its surrounding region that forms an economic and social unit
Usage: used in demography and urban planning; defined by the U.S. Census Bureau

Examples

• The micropolitan area includes the town and several surrounding counties.
• Many people prefer living in micropolitan regions for their small-town feel and lower cost of living.
• The census bureau classifies this micropolitan as having a population of approximately 35,000.
• Micropolitan communities often have strong local economies based on agriculture or light manufacturing.
• She moved from a large city to a micropolitan area seeking a quieter lifestyle.
• The micropolitan region has experienced steady growth over the past decade.