List of United States cities by population Last updated September 09, 2025
This is a list of the most populous municipal corporations of the United States . As defined by the United States Census Bureau , an incorporated place includes cities , towns , villages , boroughs , and municipalities . [ a] A few exceptional census-designated places (CDPs) are also included in the Census Bureau's listing of incorporated places. [ b] Consolidated city-counties represent a distinct type of government that includes the entire population of a county, or county equivalent. Some consolidated city-counties, however, include multiple incorporated places. This list presents only the portion of such consolidated city-counties that are not a part of another incorporated place.
This list refers only to the population of individual municipalities within their defined limits ; the populations of other municipalities considered suburbs of a central city are listed separately, and unincorporated areas within urban agglomerations are not included. Therefore, a different ranking is evident when considering U.S. urban areas or metropolitan areas .
Location of the 20 largest cities in the United States, based on U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024
This table lists the 346 incorporated places in the United States, excluding the U.S. territories , with a population of at least 100,000 as of July 1, 2024, as estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau . Five states have no cities with populations exceeding 100,000: Delaware , Maine , Vermont , West Virginia , and Wyoming .
The table displays:
The city rank by population as of July 1, 2024, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau [ 1] The city name [ 1] The name of the state in which the city lies [ 1] The city population as of July 1, 2024, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau [ 1] The city population as of April 1, 2020, as enumerated by the 2020 United States census [ 1] The city percent population change from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2024 The city land area as of January 1, 2020 [ 2] The city population density as of April 1, 2020 (residents per unit of land area) [ 2] The city latitude and longitude coordinates [ 2] State capital State's largest city State capital and largest city Federal capital
Distribution The total 2020 enumerated population of all cities over 100,000 is 96,598,047, representing 29.14% of the United States population (excluding territories) and covering a total land area of 29,588 square miles (76,630 km 2 ) . The mean city population is 301,765, and the mean density is 4,151 inhabitants per square mile (1,603/km 2 ) .
Population Number of municipal governments 1,000,000+ 11 900,000–999,999 4 800,000–899,999 2 700,000–799,999 5 600,000–699,999 7 500,000–599,999 9 400,000–499,999 14 300,000–399,999 20 200,000–299,999 56 100,000–199,999 218 Total 346
State Number of listed cities California 76 Texas 44 Florida 27 Arizona 13 Colorado 12 North Carolina , Washington 10 Massachusetts 9 Georgia , Illinois , Michigan , Virginia 8 New Jersey 7 Indiana , Missouri , New York , Ohio , Oregon , Tennessee 6 Alabama , Connecticut , Kansas , Nevada , Utah 5 Louisiana , Oklahoma 4 Idaho , Iowa , Minnesota , New Mexico , Pennsylvania , South Carolina , Wisconsin 3 Arkansas , Kentucky , Nebraska 2 Alaska , District of Columbia , Hawaii , Maryland , Mississippi , Montana , New Hampshire , North Dakota , Rhode Island , South Dakota 1 Delaware , Maine , Vermont , West Virginia , Wyoming 0
Puerto Rico 1. San Juan , Puerto Rico The following table lists the five municipalities (municipios Puerto Rico with a population greater than 100,000 on July 1, 2024, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. If Puerto Rican cities were included among the broader U.S. list, San Juan would rank as the 58th largest city in the country.[ citation needed ]
The table below contains the following information:
The municipality rank by population as of July 1, 2024, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau The municipality [ 3] The municipality population as of July 1, 2024, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau [ 3] The municipality population as of April 1, 2020, as enumerated by the 2020 United States census [ 3] The municipality percent population change from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2024 The municipality land area as of January 1, 2020 [ 2] The municipality population density as of April 1, 2020 (residents per land area) [ 2] The municipality latitude and longitude coordinates Municipio 2024 estimate 2020 census Change 2020 land area 2020 density Location San Juan 332,454 342,259 −2.86% 39.8 sq mi 103.1 km2 8,599/sq mi 3,320/km2 18°24′N 66°04′W / 18.40°N 66.06°W / 18.40; -66.06 (San Juan ) Bayamón 181,152 185,187 −2.18% 27.0 sq mi 69.9 km2 6,859/sq mi 2,648/km2 18°23′N 66°10′W / 18.38°N 66.16°W / 18.38; -66.16 (Bayamón ) Carolina 150,679 154,815 −2.67% 20.7 sq mi 53.6 km2 7,479/sq mi 2,888/km2 18°25′N 65°59′W / 18.41°N 65.98°W / 18.41; -65.98 (Carolina ) Ponce 129,659 137,491 −5.70% 28.4 sq mi 73.6 km2 4,841/sq mi 1,869/km2 18°00′N 66°37′W / 18.00°N 66.62°W / 18.00; -66.62 (Ponce ) Caguas 124,628 127,244 −2.06% 10.9 sq mi 28.2 km2 11,674/sq mi 4,507/km2 18°14′N 66°02′W / 18.23°N 66.04°W / 18.23; -66.04 (Caguas )
Census-designated places The following table lists U.S. census-designated places (CDPs) with populations of at least 100,000 according to the 2020 census. A CDP is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities , towns and villages . CDPs are populated areas that lack separate municipal government, but which otherwise physically resemble incorporated places. Unlike the incorporated cities in the main list, the US Census Bureau does not release annual population estimates for CDPs.
The table below contains the following information:
The census-designated place The state The census-designated place population as of April 1, 2020, as enumerated by the 2020 United States census [ 5] The census-designated place population as of April 1, 2010, as enumerated by the 2010 United States census The census-designated place percent population change from April 1, 2010, to April 1, 2020 The census-designated place land area as of January 1, 2020 [ 2] The census-designated place population density as of April 1, 2020 (residents per land area) [ 2] The census-designated place latitude and longitude coordinates
Census- ST 2020 census 2010 census Change 2020 land area 2020 density Location mi2 km 2 / mi2 / km 2 Arlington VA 238,643 207,627 +14.94% 26.0 67.340 9,179 3,544 38°53′N 77°06′W / 38.88°N 77.10°W / 38.88; -77.10 (Arlington ) Enterprise NV 221,831 108,481 +104.49% 66.0 170.939 3,361 1,298 36°01′N 115°14′W / 36.01°N 115.23°W / 36.01; -115.23 (Enterprise ) Spring Valley NV 215,597 178,395 +20.85% 35.5 91.945 6,073 2,345 36°06′N 115°16′W / 36.10°N 115.26°W / 36.10; -115.26 (Spring Valley ) Sunrise Manor NV 205,618 189,372 +8.58% 33.7 87.283 6,101 2,356 36°11′N 115°03′W / 36.18°N 115.05°W / 36.18; -115.05 (Sunrise Manor ) Paradise NV 191,238 223,167 −14.31% 42.4 109.815 4,510 1,740 36°05′N 115°08′W / 36.09°N 115.14°W / 36.09; -115.14 (Paradise ) Metairie LA 143,507 138,481 +3.63% 23.3 60.347 6,159 2,378 30°00′N 90°11′W / 30.00°N 90.18°W / 30.00; -90.18 (Metairie ) East Los Angeles CA 118,786 126,496 −6.10% 7.5 19.425 15,838 6,115 34°02′N 118°10′W / 34.03°N 118.17°W / 34.03; -118.17 (East Los Angeles ) Brandon FL 114,626 103,483 +10.77% 33.1 85.729 3,463 1,337 27°56′N 82°18′W / 27.94°N 82.30°W / 27.94; -82.30 (Brandon ) The Woodlands TX 114,436 93,847 +21.94% 43.3 112.146 2,643 1,020 30°10′N 95°31′W / 30.17°N 95.51°W / 30.17; -95.51 (The Woodlands ) Lehigh Acres FL 114,287 86,784 +31.69% 92.7 240.092 1,233 476 26°37′N 81°38′W / 26.61°N 81.64°W / 26.61; -81.64 (Lehigh Acres ) Spring Hill FL 113,568 98,621 +15.16% 59.9 155.140 1,896 732 28°29′N 82°32′W / 28.48°N 82.53°W / 28.48; -82.53 (Spring Hill ) Riverview FL 107,396 71,050 +51.16% 46.2 119.657 2,325 898 27°49′N 82°18′W / 27.82°N 82.30°W / 27.82; -82.30 (Riverview ) Columbia MD 104,681 99,615 +5.09% 31.9 82.621 3,282 1,267 39°12′N 76°52′W / 39.20°N 76.86°W / 39.20; -76.86 (Columbia ) Highlands Ranch CO 103,444 96,713 +6.96% 24.3 62.937 4,257 1,644 39°32′N 104°58′W / 39.54°N 104.97°W / 39.54; -104.97 (Highlands Ranch )
The following table lists U.S. cities that, in past censuses, have had populations of at least 100,000 but have since decreased beneath this threshold or have been consolidated with or annexed into a neighboring city. [ 1]
City ST 2024 Peak % Peak Allegheny PA NA 129,896 NA 1907 [ ab] Brooklyn NY NA 806,343 NA 1898 [ ac] Camden NJ 71,749 124,555 −42.40% 1950 Canton OH 69,211 116,912 −40.80% 1950 Citrus Heights CA 86,909 107,439 −19.11% 1990 Duluth MN 87,986 107,312 −18.01% 1960 Erie PA 92,940 138,440 −32.87% 1960 Fall River MA 94,689 120,485 −21.41% 1920 Flint MI 79,735 196,940 −59.51% 1960 Gary IN 67,555 178,320 −62.12% 1960 Hammond IN 76,030 111,698 −31.93% 1960 Livonia MI 93,113 110,109 −15.44% 1970 Niagara Falls NY 47,512 102,394 −53.60% 1960 Norwalk CA 98,230 105,549 −6.93% 2010 Parma OH 79,350 100,216 −20.82% 1970 Portsmouth VA 96,482 114,773 −15.94% 1960 Reading PA 96,000 111,171 −13.65% 1930 Roanoke VA 97,912 100,220 −2.30% 1980 Scranton PA 75,905 143,333 −47.04% 1930 Somerville MA 82,149 103,908 −20.94% 1930 St. Joseph MO 71,098 102,979 −30.96% 1900 [ ad] Trenton NJ 91,193 128,009 −28.76% 1950 Utica NY 63,660 101,740 −37.43% 1930 Wilmington DE 73,176 112,504 −34.96% 1940 Youngstown OH 59,123 170,002 −65.22% 1930
Locations of 50 most populous cities Location of 50 largest cities by population in the United States
Notes ↑ Towns in New England , while incorporated on a level similar to cities in other states, are considered minor civil divisions by the Census Bureau and are not included in its list of incorporated places. A detailed discussion on this subject can be found at New England town § Census treatment of the New England town system . ↑ The State of Hawaiʻi has no incorporated municipalities other than the City and County of Honolulu , which comprises the entire Island of Oʻahu . In accordance with Hawaiian law, the United States Census Bureau defines the state's cities and towns as Census Designated Places (CDPs). The Census Bureau defines the Urban Honolulu CDP as the portion of the City and County of Honolulu that is coextensive with the Judicial District of Honolulu. The Urban Honolulu CDP is what is generally thought of as the "city" of Honolulu , and its population is used here and in other population comparisons. The Urban Honolulu CDP is currently the most populous Census Designated Place in the United States. The Honolulu, HI Metropolitan Statistical Area comprises the entire City and County of Honolulu. ↑ Since 1898, the City of New York , New York , has comprised five boroughs with consolidated borough–county governments (2024 population estimates): (pop. 2,617,631) (pop. 2,316,841) (pop. 1,660,664) (pop. 1,384,724) (pop. 498,212) ↑ The City of Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , and Philadelphia County , Pennsylvania, are separate but coterminous entities with a single consolidated city–county government . ↑ The City of Jacksonville , Florida , and Duval County , Florida, are separate entities with a single consolidated city–county government . The City of Jacksonville comprises all of Duval County except the other incorporated municipalities within the county. ↑ The City of Indianapolis , Indiana , and Marion County , Indiana, are separate entities with a single consolidated city–county government. The City of Indianapolis comprises all of Marion County except the other incorporated municipalities within the county. See Indianapolis (balance) . ↑ The City and County of San Francisco , California , has a consolidated city and county government . ↑ The City and County of Denver , Colorado , has a consolidated city and county government . ↑ The City of Nashville , Tennessee , and Davidson County , Tennessee, are separate entities with a single consolidated city–county government. The City of Nashville comprises all of Davidson County except the other incorporated municipalities within the county. See Nashville-Davidson (balance) . ↑ The City of Washington was consolidated with the District of Columbia in 1871. ↑ The City of Louisville , Kentucky , and Jefferson County , Kentucky, are separate entities with a single consolidated city–county government. The City of Louisville comprises all of Jefferson County except the other incorporated municipalities within the county. See Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 This is an independent city that is not part of any county. ↑ The City of New Orleans , Louisiana , and Orleans Parish , Louisiana, are separate but coterminous entities with a single consolidated city–parish government . ↑ The City of Honolulu , Hawaii , and Honolulu County , Hawaii, are separate entities with a single consolidated city–county government. The City of Honolulu (referred to as Urban Honolulu CDP by the US Census Bureau) comprises all of Honolulu County except the other unincorporated census-designated places within the county. ↑ The City of Lexington , Kentucky , and Fayette County , Kentucky, are separate but coterminous entities with a single consolidated city–county government ↑ The Municipality of Anchorage , Alaska , is a unified home rule municipality that functions as both a city and a borough . ↑ Officially listed in US Census Bureau records as Boise City ↑ The City of Baton Rouge , Louisiana , and East Baton Rouge Parish , Louisiana, are separate entities with a single consolidated city–parish government . The City of Baton Rouge has retained its own city limits within East Baton Rouge Parish. ↑ The City of Columbus , Georgia , and Muscogee County , Georgia, are separate but coterminous entities with a single consolidated city–county government. ↑ The City of Augusta , Georgia , and Richmond County , Georgia, are separate entities with a single consolidated city–county government. The City of Augusta comprises all of Richmond County except the two other incorporated municipalities within the county. ↑ After approval by local voters in a 2012 referendum, the City of Macon , Georgia merged with most of unincorporated Bibb County , Georgia on January 1, 2014. The new consolidated government is officially "Macon-Bibb County". ↑ Kansas City , Kansas, and Wyandotte County , Kansas, are separate entities with a single consolidated city–county government. Kansas City comprises all of Wyandotte County except the other incorporated municipalities within the county. 1 2 3 Incorporated as a township. In New Jersey, townships are considered full-fledged municipalities on par with any town , city , borough , or village . ↑ The City of Athens , Georgia , and Clarke County , Georgia, are separate entities with a single consolidated city–county government. The City of Athens comprises all of Clarke County except the other incorporated municipalities within the county. ↑ The City of Lafayette , Louisiana , and Lafayette Parish , Louisiana, are separate entities with a single consolidated city–parish government . The City of Lafayette comprises all of Lafayette Parish except the other incorporated municipalities within the parish. ↑ Official name is San Buenaventura ↑ Incorporated as a charter township. In Michigan, charter townships are granted certain rights and responsibilities of home rule that are similar to those of a city or village . ↑ Peak as an independent city, annexed by Pittsburgh in 1907 . In the 2010 census, the population of all neighborhoods of Pittsburgh that were formerly part of Allegheny City totalled 43,421. All North Side neighborhoods of Pittsburgh (41,120), plus an additional 2,301 in Census Tract 4270 Blocks 2 & 3, which are the sections of Millvale , Pennsylvania that were formerly part of Allegheny City. ↑ Peak as an independent city, consolidated with New York City in 1898 . The estimated 2020 population for Brooklyn was 2,538,934. ↑ Official peak in 1900, but there is evidence the count was padded by about 25,000; [ 6] −1.90% since 2020. References 1 2 3 4 5 6 "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2024" . United States Census Bureau , Population Division. Archived from the original on July 11, 2022. Retrieved May 15, 2025 . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files" . U.S. Gazetteer Files . United States Census Bureau . Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021 . 1 2 3 "Puerto Rico Municipios Population Totals: 2020–2024" . 2024 Census Population Estimates . U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. March 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025 . ↑ CIA World Factbook – American Samoa Archived January 29, 2021, at the Wayback Machine Guam Archived June 18, 2021, at the Wayback Machine Northern Mariana Islands Archived January 24, 2021, at the Wayback Machine U.S. Virgin Islands Archived March 23, 2022, at the Wayback Machine ↑ "QuickFacts" . U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. Retrieved January 8, 2023 . ↑ Bob Slater (February 28, 2010). "Civic Pride Ran Amok With 1900 Census" . St. Joseph News-Press. Retrieved February 13, 2021 . External links
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