unincorporated
adjective
un·in·cor·po·rat·ed
ˌən-in-ˈkȯr-pə-ˌrā-təd 
: lacking corporate status : not formed into a legal corporation : not incorporated
an unincorporated village/community
an unincorporated business/association
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Come nightfall, the unincorporated community north of Tucson, Arizona, is plunged into secluded darkness.
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Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The area is often described as Rancho Cordova but is over the city limit and in unincorporated Rosemont.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Smart growth While the incorporated parts of Palm Beach County tend to see greater population growth overall, the county’s unincorporated space has seen a steady population increase over the last 50 years, according to county data.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Precinct 2 includes Cedar Park, Leander and Liberty Hill, along with Anderson Mill and part of the city of Austin, and a large unincorporated portion of western Williamson County stretching to the Burnet County line.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
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Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The area is often described as Rancho Cordova but is over the city limit and in unincorporated Rosemont.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Smart growth While the incorporated parts of Palm Beach County tend to see greater population growth overall, the county’s unincorporated space has seen a steady population increase over the last 50 years, according to county data.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Precinct 2 includes Cedar Park, Leander and Liberty Hill, along with Anderson Mill and part of the city of Austin, and a large unincorporated portion of western Williamson County stretching to the Burnet County line.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Unincorporated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unincorporated. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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