This map of America shows the 35 most populated cities in the country. As shown on the map, major cities of the United States are concentrated in coastal region, the Northeast, and the Southwest.
Known as the “Big Apple,” the city of New York is home to more than 8.4 million people which is twice as more than the second largest city, Los Angeles. With over 2.7 million residents, Chicago is the largest city in the Midwestern US. A sprawling metropolis in Texas, Houston offers a blend of global appeal and Southern charm.
From Wall Street in NYC to Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, these urban areas are important financial capitals, tourist destinations, and cultural centers in the US. While Chicago is known for its up-and-coming Broadway scene, the arts district in Houston is among the largest is the US.
Take a look at the table below to know more about the largest cities in the US.
List of Most Populated Cities in US |
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| State(s) | Major Cities | Population 2010 | Population 2016 (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | New York City | 8,175,133 | 8,537,673 |
| California(CA) | Los Angeles | 3,792,621 | 3,976,322 |
| Illinois(IL) | Chicago | 2,695,598 | 2,704,958 |
| Texas(TX) | Houston | 2,099,451 | 2,303,482 |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | Philadelphia | 1,526,006 | 1,567,872 |
| Arizona(AZ) | Phoenix | 1,445,632 | 1,615,017 |
| Texas(TX) | San Antonio | 1,327,407 | 1,492,510 |
| California(CA) | San Diego | 1,307,402 | 1,406,630 |
| Texas(TX) | Dallas | 1,197,816 | 1,317,929 |
| California(CA) | San Jose | 945,942 | 1,025,350 |
| Florida(FL) | Jacksonville | 821,784 | 880,619 |
| Indiana(IN) | Indianapolis | 820,445 | 855,164 |
| California(CA) | San Francisco | 805,235 | 870,887 |
| Texas(TX) | Austin | 790,390 | 947,890 |
| Ohio(OH) | Columbus | 787,033 | 860,090 |
| Texas(TX) | Fort Worth | 741,206 | 854,113 |
| North Carolina(NC) | Charlotte | 731,424 | 842,051 |
| Michigan(MI) | Detroit | 713,777 | 672,795 |
| Texas(TX) | El Paso | 649,121 | 683,080 |
| Tennessee(TN) | Memphis | 646,889 | 652,717 |
| Maryland(MD) | Baltimore | 620,961 | 614,664 |
| Massachusetts(MA) | Boston | 617,594 | 673,184 |
| Washington(WA) | Seattle | 608,660 | 704,352 |
| Washington DC(DC) | Washington | 601,723 | 681,170 |
| Tennessee(TN) | Nashville | 601,222 | 660,388 |
| Colorado(CO) | Denver | 600,158 | 693,060 |
| Kentucky(KY) | Louisville | 597,337 | 616,261 |
| Wisconsin(WI) | Milwaukee | 594,833 | 595,047 |
| Oregon(OR) | Portland | 583,776 | 639,863 |
| Nevada(NV) | Las Vegas | 583,756 | 632,912 |
| Oklahoma(OK) | Oklahoma City | 579,999 | 638,367 |
| New Mexico(NM) | Albuquerque | 545,852 | 559,277 |
| Arizona(AZ) | Tucson | 520,116 | 530,706 |