### Question
How is the "small community" defined?


### Answer
The term **small community** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2009ee* as follows -

> an incorporated or unincorporated rural community with a population of 2,500 inhabitants or less

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2009ee*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER X-SEARCH GRANTS FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES**

