Principal city

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ECS-001486",
  "term": "Principal city",
  "field": "Economic statistics",
  "term_source": "Principal City",
  "definition": "The largest incorporated place with a population of at least 10,000 in a core based statistical area (CBSA) or New England city and town area (NECTA), or if no incorporated place of least 10,000 population is present in the CBSA or NECTA, the largest incorporated place or census designated place (CDP) in the CBSA or NECTA. Additional places that meet specific criteria are also identified as principal cities.",
  "see_also": [
    "Core Based Statistical Areas",
    "Metropolitan Statistical Area",
    "Micropolitan Statistical Area",
    "New England City and Town Area"
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Census Bureau Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/economic-statistics/principal-city/"
}