The Tiniest Town in Every State
Move your family to one of these teeny towns and you just might double its population!
Looking for the smallest town in every state? Here, you'll find the least-populated small towns in the U.S., according to the United States 2010 Census. While it can be hard to believe, many of these teeny towns have just one, two, or three lonesome locals. Besides the bucket list opportunities, though, you might be wondering why you should bother taking a trip to any of these places. Well, for starters, you'll be surrounded by peace and quiet for miles and miles. And just think of the postcard opportunities! But there's also plenty to see, do, and enjoy just outside many of these small towns. From scenic mountain towns to pretty lakeside villages and, yes, a few quirky destinations thrown in for good measure, there's something here for everyone. Still, only one of these little locales can take the top spot as the absolute teeniest. The 29-person Hawaiian town of Manele isn't quite small enough, nor is the 10-person, itty-bitty city known as McMullen, Alabama. Even the one-person village of Hobart Bay, Alaska has some competition (Willow Canyon, Arizona also has just one inhabitant!). When you're through, Watch Hill, Rhode Island—population 154—might just start to feel like a big city.
McMullen, Alabama
Population: 10
This itty-bitty town outside of Birmingham was founded in 1976.
Hobart Bay, Alaska
Population: 1
You'll have the beautiful Alaska wilderness all to yourself in this small area on the water.
Willow Canyon, Arizona
Population: 1
There's just one lucky resident that calls this place their hometown.
Magnet Cove, Arkansas
Population: 5g
This town, with only five people, is located in the Ouachita Mountains.
Little Grass Valley, California
Population: 2
These two residents enjoy beautiful nearby views of the Plumas National Forest.
Fulford, Colorado
Population: 2
Formerly a lively and busy mining town, this quiet town near the White River National Forest now houses just two people.
Fenwick, Connecticut
Population: 43
Fun fact: Old Hollywood actress Katherine Hepburn used to live in this picturesque coastal town.
Hartly, Delaware
Population: 74
We bet everyone knows everyone in this town with just 21 families.
Brewster, Florida
Population: 3
Once a mining town, this small area has been mostly uninhabited since the nearby phosphate mine shut down in the 1960s.
Tate City, Georgia
Population: 16
This once-growing mining and logging town is now home to just over a dozen people.
Manele, Hawaii
Population: 29
You'll find the gorgeous Maulee Bay and Hulopoe Bay just a few miles away on the island of Lanai.
Warm River, Idaho
Population: 3
Visitors come here for the scenic campground and access to nature.
Valley City, Illinois
Population: 13
There are just three families that make up this tiny village.
River Forest, Indiana
Population: 22
You can tour this 12-acre town in no time.
Beaconsfield, Iowa
Population: 15
The town's "community building" is a historic landmark and the original location of the first Hy-Vee grocery store.
Freeport, Kansas
Population: 5
The quaint Freeport Presbyterian church, which is also a historical landmark, is the center of attention in this village.
South Park View, Kentucky
Population: 7
This small town used to be more populated until noise from the nearby Louisville International Airport prompted people to relocate.
Mound, Louisiana
Population: 19
This small village is just a few miles from the Mississippi river.
Littlejohn Island, Maine
Population: 118
With views like this, you'll never want to leave this seaside town.
Port Tobacco Village, Maryland
Population: 13
People have taken up residence in this village since it was established by English settlers in 1727.
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