In the United States, a village is a term, sometimes informal, for a type of administrative division at the local government level. A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet, but smaller than a Town or City. Examples of administrative divisions English terms In many of the following terms corresponding to British cultural influence areas of relatively low mean population Local government in the United States is generally structured in accordance with the laws of the various individual states. Since the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution makes local government for the most part a matter for the states rather than the federal government, the states are free to have political subdivisions called "villages," or not to do so, and to define the word in many different ways. The Tenth Amendment ( Amendment X) of the United States Constitution, which is part of the Bill of Rights, was ratified on December 15, A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government Typically, a village is a type of municipality, although it can also be a special district or an unincorporated area. A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly denotes a City, Town, or Village, or There are two types of special-purpose districts in the United States school districts and special districts In Law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any Municipality. It may or may not be recognized for governmental purposes.
Informal usage
Village is sometimes informally used to refer to a relatively small unincorporated community, similar to a hamlet in New York state, or even to a relatively small community within an incorporated city or town. In Law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any Municipality. Administrative divisions of New York State differ from those in certain other countries and most U This informal usage may be found even in states that have villages as an incorporated municipality and is similar to the usage of the term "unincorporated town" in states having town governments.
Formal usage
States that formally recognize villages vary widely in the definition of the term. [1] Most commonly, a village is either a special district or a municipality. There are two types of special-purpose districts in the United States school districts and special districts As municipalities, a village may
- differ from a city or town in terms of population;
- differ from a city in terms of dependence on a township; or
- be virtually equivalent to a city or town. A civil township is a widely used unit of Local government in the United States, subordinate to a county.
Alaska
While municipalities in Alaska are not called villages, Alaska native villages are recognized under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Alaska ( Аляска Alyaska) is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, commonly abbreviated ANCSA, was signed into law by President Richard M
Although not officially called villages, the natives and other Alaska residents refer to most small towns as villages.
Delaware
Municipalities in Delaware are called cities, towns, or villages. Delaware ( is a state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. There are no differences among them that would affect their classification for census purposes.
Florida
Municipalities in Florida are called cities, towns, or villages. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the They are not differentiated for census purposes.
Idaho
All municipalites in Idaho are called cities, although the terms "town" and "village" are sometimes used in statutes. The State of Idaho ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of America.
Illinois
Municipalities in Illinois are called cities, towns, or villages. The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. There are no differences among them that would affect their classification for census purposes; however, villages are governed by a board of trustees and village president rather than a city council and mayor. The Mayor-Council government system sometimes called the Mayor-Commission government system is one of two variations of Government used for the most part in modern The minumum population requirement for incorporation as a city is 2,500; for villages, it depends on various factors including the population of the county.
Louisiana
A village in Louisiana is a municipality having a population of 1,000 or fewer. The State of Louisiana ( or, État de Louisiane, pronounced) is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America
Maine
In Maine, village corporations or village improvement corporations are special districts established in towns for limited purposes. The State of Maine ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean There are two types of special-purpose districts in the United States school districts and special districts The New England town is the basic unit of local government in each of the six New England states
Maryland
- See also: List of incorporated places in Maryland
In Maryland, a locality designated "Village of . The following is the list of incorporated places in Maryland. . . " may be either an incorporated town or a special tax district. There are two types of special-purpose districts in the United States school districts and special districts An example of the latter is the Village of Friendship Heights. Friendship Village is an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts grants municipal powers to "towns" and "cities" only. Some unofficial communities which might be smaller than a town or which might cross municipal boundaries are referred to as "villages".
Michigan
In Michigan, villages differ from cities in that whereas villages remain part of the townships in which they are formed, cities are not part of townships. Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. A civil township is a widely used unit of Local government in the United States, subordinate to a county.
Minnesota
Villages that existed in Minnesota as of January 1, 1974, became statutory cities, as opposed to charter cities. Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers Cities may or may not exist within township areas. [2]
Mississippi
A village in Mississippi is a municipality of 100 to 299 inhabitants. Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States They may no longer be created.
Missouri
The municipalities of Missouri are cities, towns, and villages. Missouri ( or) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee Unlike cities and towns, villages have no minimum population requirement.
Nebraska
In Nebraska, a village is a municipality of 100 through 800 inhabitants, whereas a city must have at least 800 inhabitants. Nebraska ( is a state located on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States and All villages, but only some cities, are within township areas. A city of the second class (800-4,999 inhabitants) may elect to revert to village status.
New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, a village district or precinct may be organized within a town. New Hampshire ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. Such a village district or precinct is a special district with limited powers.
New Jersey
A village in the context of New Jersey local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government. A Village in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Villages, like other municipalities, are not part of a township. A township, in the context of New Jersey Local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government
New Mexico
The municipalities in New Mexico are cities, towns, and villages. New Mexico ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States of America. There are no differences among them that would affect their classification for census purposes.
New York
In New York State, a village is an incorporated area that differs from a city in that while a village is within one or more towns, a city is not. Administrative divisions of New York State differ from those in certain other countries and most U New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Administrative divisions of New York State differ from those in certain other countries and most U Administrative divisions of New York State differ from those in certain other countries and most U Villages have less autonomy than cities.
A village is usually, but not always, within a single town. A village is a clearly defined municipality that provides the services closest to the residents, such as garbage collection, street and highway maintenance, street lighting and building codes. Some villages provide their own police and other optional services. Those municipal services not provided by the village are provided by the town or towns containing the village. As of the 2000 census, there are 553 villages in New York.
There is no limit to the population of a village in New York; Hempstead, the largest village in the state, has 55,000 residents, making it more populous than some of the state's cities. Hempstead is a village located in the town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States. However, villages in the state may not exceed five square miles (13 km²) in area.
North Carolina
The municipalities in North Carolina are cities, towns, and villages. North Carolina ( is a state located on the Atlantic Seaboard in the southeastern United States There are no differences among them that would affect their classification for census purposes.
Ohio
In Ohio, a village is an incorporated municipality with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants. Ohio ( is a Midwestern state of the United States. As part of the Great Lakes region, Ohio has long been a cultural and geographical crossroads [3] The minimum population for incorporation as a village is 1,600 inhabitants, but this was not always the case, resulting in many very small villages. [4] If a village grows to 5,000 residents, it is automatically designated as a city. Cities or villages may be within township areas; however, if a city or village becomes coterminous with a township, the township ceases to exist as a separate government. [5]
Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, unincorporated communities are called villages and are not counted as governments. Oklahoma ( is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. In Law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any Municipality.
Oregon
In Oregon, one county — Clackamas County — permits the organization of unincorporated areas into villages and hamlets. A village in the US state of Oregon is a model of local governance that As of 2006 only exists in Clackamas County. Oregon ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Clackamas County (ˈklækəmɪs is a county located in the US In Law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any Municipality. The boards of such entities are advisory to the county. [6]
Texas
In Texas, villages may be Type B or Type C municipalities, but not Type A municipalities. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. The types differ in terms of population and in terms of the forms of government that they may adopt.
Vermont
In Vermont, while cities are outside of town areas, villages are incorporated municipalities within such areas. In the US state of Vermont, villages are named communities located within the boundaries of an incorporated town. Vermont ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The New England town is the basic unit of local government in each of the six New England states
West Virginia
In West Virginia, towns and villages are Class IV municipalities, i. West Virginia ( is a state in the Appalachian Upland South, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, bordered by e. , having 2,000 or fewer inhabitants.
Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, cities and villages are both outside the area of any town. The definitions of the political subdivisions of the US State of Wisconsin differ from those in some other countries or even other U Wisconsin ( or wɪˈskɑnsɨn (French Ouisconsin) is one of the fifty United States of America, located in the north central part of the United States A civil township is a widely used unit of Local government in the United States, subordinate to a county. Cities and villages differ in terms of the population and population density required for incorporation.
References
- ^ 2002 Census of Governments, Individual State Descriptions (PDF)
- ^ Minnesota Statutes 412.016
- ^ Ohio Revised Code Section 703.01(A). Retrieved on 2007-09-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the
- ^ Ohio Revised Code Section 707.02(C). Retrieved on 2007-09-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the
- ^ Ohio Revised Code Section 703.22. Retrieved on 2007-09-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the
- ^ Quick Facts About Hamlets & Villages (from the Web site of Clackamas County, Oregon)
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