According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the top 10 largest cities in the United States by population are:
1. New York City: Population of about 8 million. It is the most populous city in the United States and one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world.
2. Los Angeles: Population of about 4 million. It is the second most populous city in the United States and the economic center of the western United States.
3. Chicago: Population of about 2.7 million. It is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and one of the most international cities in the world.
4. Houston: Population of about 2.3 million. It is the fourth largest city in the United States and the energy capital of the United States, known as “Space City”.
5. Phoenix: Population about 1.6 million. It is the largest city in the Southwestern United States, known as “The Valley of the Sun”.
6. Philadelphia: Population about 1.5 million. It is one of the oldest cities in the United States and was once the capital of the United States, known as the “Cradle of Democracy”.
7. San Antonio: Population about 1.4 million. It is the seventh largest city in the United States and home to the Spurs.
8. Dallas: Population about 1.3 million. It is the eighth-largest city in the United States and a fast-growing high-tech industrial center.
9. San Diego: Population of about 1.3 million. It is the second largest city in California and is known for its beautiful natural scenery and livable environment.
10. Austin: Population about 0.97 million. It is the capital of Texas, known as the “Live Music Capital of the World” and the “Silicon Hills”.
In addition, the populations of Indianapolis, Jacksonville, and other cities are also approaching one million, and are expected to rank among the top ten largest cities in the United States in the future. Therefore, the population distribution of cities in the United States is relatively dispersed, and each major city has a strong regional influence.
Here are the top 30 cities in the United States by population:
1. New York City, NY – 8.6 million
2. Los Angeles, CA – 4 million
3. Chicago, IL – 2.7 million
4. Houston, TX – 2.3 million
5. Phoenix, AZ – 1.6 million
6. Philadelphia, PA – 1.5 million
7. San Antonio, TX – 1.5 million
8. San Diego, CA – 1.4 million
9. Dallas, TX – 1.3 million
10. San Jose, CA – 1 million
11. Austin, TX – 964,000
12. Fort Worth, TX – 909,000
13. Columbus, OH – 892,000
14. Charlotte, NC – 872,000
15. Detroit, MI – 839,000
16. El Paso, TX – 682,000
17. Seattle, WA – 724,000
18. Denver, CO – 715,000
19. Washington, DC – 702,000
20. Memphis, TN – 653,000
21. Boston, MA – 694,000
22. Nashville, TN – 670,000
23. Portland, OR – 652,000
24. Oklahoma City, OK – 649,000
25. Las Vegas, NV – 643,000
26. Louisville, KY – 620,000
27. Milwaukee, WI – 600,000
28. Albuquerque, NM – 560,000
29. Tucson, AZ – 548,000
30. Fresno, CA – 530,000
New York City is by far the most populous, followed by Los Angeles and Chicago. The list reflects a good geographic distribution, with top cities located in the Northeast, West Coast, South, and Midwest. Most are experiencing steady population growth and Dallas, Houston and others are booming. Let me know if you need to know more details about any of these cities.
