US Cities Map

Explore USA map with states and cities, The United States is home to several major cities, each offering distinct characteristics and opportunities. New York City, the largest by population, is known for its vibrant cultural scene and significant financial institutions, including Wall Street. Los Angeles, the second-largest, serves as the epicenter of the entertainment industry, hosting Hollywood and numerous film studios. Chicago, the third-largest city, is renowned for its architectural innovation and pivotal role in transport and logistics. Houston, fourth in size, is a leader in the energy sector, particularly oil and gas. These cities not only drive the nation's economy but also contribute richly to its cultural and social fabric.

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Top US Cities by Population

Understanding the demographics of major US cities can offer valuable insights into the country’s urban landscape. Here's a detailed look at the largest cities by population, based on recent data.

New York City, New York

New York City, the nation's most populous city, has a population of approximately 8.4 million people. This major metropolitan area is renowned for its cultural diversity, iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and Central Park, and its role as a financial powerhouse with Wall Street. The city consists of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island.

Los Angeles, California

With just under 4 million residents, Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the United States. Known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, and bustling entertainment industry, Los Angeles is home to Hollywood, the epicenter of the movie and television industry. The city is also a significant hub for technology, fashion, and international trade.

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago's population of approximately 2.7 million makes it the third largest city in the U.S. The city is famous for its impressive architecture, including landmarks like the Willis Tower and John Hancock Center. Chicago is also known for its deep-dish pizza, vibrant arts scene, and influential blues music history. Additionally, it serves as a central transportation hub with O'Hare International Airport being one of the busiest in the world.

Houston, Texas

Houston, housing over 2.3 million people, is the fourth largest city in the country. It’s a global city with strengths in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and transportation. Houston is also noted for its healthcare sector, with the Texas Medical Center being the world’s largest medical complex. The city is characterized by its humid subtropical climate and widespread cultural activities.

Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, with a population nearing 1.7 million, ranks fifth. Known for its hot desert climate, Phoenix sees sunshine almost year-round. The city acts as a key economic center in the southwestern United States, focusing on technology, manufacturing, and telecom sectors. Phoenix is also rich in Native American history and has numerous heritage sites and artifacts.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, known as “Philly,” has approximately 1.6 million residents. Historically significant as the birthplace of American democracy, the city hosts the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Philadelphia’s economy is diverse, with strengths in education, healthcare, and biotechnology. The city is also famous for its arts scene, historical landmarks, and delicious cheesesteaks.

San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio's population stands at around 1.5 million. The city is well-known for the Alamo, an important historical site, and its beautiful River Walk, which features shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. San Antonio's economy benefits from military, healthcare, and tourism sectors. The city also hosts diverse cultural events and festivals that reflect its rich history.

San Diego, California

San Diego, with a population of 1.4 million, is celebrated for its idyllic climate, extensive beaches, and naval base. The city is a major player in the biotechnology and healthcare industries and has a strong tourism sector. San Diego’s Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and historic Old Town are major attractions, along with its vibrant culinary scene.

Dallas, Texas

Dallas is home to approximately 1.3 million people. The city is an important commercial and cultural hub, especially in the fields of technology, finance, and defense. Dallas boasts a wide array of attractions, including the Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Zoo, and the historic Dealey Plaza. Its economy is bolstered by a diverse industrial base that includes healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications.

San Jose, California

San Jose, with a population just over 1 million, is the heart of Silicon Valley, the global center of technology and innovation. The city's economy is dominated by high-technology engineering, computer, and microprocessor companies. San Jose is also noted for its affluence and high cost of living, excellent quality of life, and continuous growth and development in the tech sector.

List of Cities of United States by Population

Rank (2020)	City Name	Population (Census 2020)	State Name	Population Density 2020 (sq mi)	Population Density 2020 (km2)	Land Area 2020 (sq mi)	Land Area 2020 (km2)
1	New York	8,804,190	New York	29,298	11,312	300.5	778.3
2	Los Angeles	3,898,747	California	8,304	3,206	469.5	1,216.00
3	Chicago	2,746,388	Illinois	12,061	4,657	227.7	589.7
4	Houston	2,304,580	Texas	3,599	1,390	640.4	1,658.60
5	Phoenix	1,608,139	Arizona	3,105	1,199	518	1,341.60
6	Philadelphia	1,603,797	Pennsylvania	11,933	4,607	134.4	348.1
7	San Antonio	1,434,625	Texas	2,876	1,110	498.8	1,291.90
8	San Diego	1,386,932	California	4,256	1,643	325.9	844.1
9	Dallas	1,304,379	Texas	3,841	1,483	339.6	879.6
10	San Jose	1,013,240	California	5,683	2,194	178.3	461.8
11	Austin	961,855	Texas	3,007	1,161	319.9	828.5
12	Jacksonville	949,611	Florida	1,271	491	747.3	1,935.50
13	Fort Worth	918,915	Texas	2,646	1,022	342.9	888.1
14	Columbus	905,748	Ohio	4,117	1,590	220	569.8
15	Indianapolis	887,642	Indiana	2,455	948	361.6	936.5
16	Charlotte	874,579	North Carolina	2,837	1,095	308.3	798.5
17	San Francisco	873,965	California	18,635	7,195	46.9	121.5
18	Seattle	737,015	Washington	8,795	3,396	83.8	217
19	Denver	715,522	Colorado	4,674	1,805	153.1	396.5
20	Washington	689,545	District of Columbia	11,286	4,358	61.1	158.2
21	Nashville	689,447	Tennessee	1,449	559	475.8	1,232.30
22	Oklahoma City	681,054	Oklahoma	1,123	434	606.2	1,570.10
23	El Paso	678,815	Texas	2,627	1,014	258.4	669.3
24	Boston	675,647	Massachusetts	13,989	5,401	48.3	125.1
25	Portland	652,503	Oregon	4,888	1,887	133.5	345.8
26	Las Vegas	641,903	Nevada	4,527	1,748	141.8	367.3
27	Detroit	639,111	Michigan	4,608	1,779	138.7	359.2
28	Memphis	633,104	Tennessee	2,132	823	297	769.2
29	Louisville	633,045	Kentucky	2,402	927	263.5	682.5
30	Baltimore	585,708	Maryland	7,240	2,800	80.9	209.5
31	Milwaukee	577,222	Wisconsin	6,000	2,300	96.2	249.2
32	Albuquerque	564,559	New Mexico	3,014	1,164	187.3	485.1
33	Tucson	542,629	Arizona	2,252	870	241	624.2
34	Fresno	542,107	California	4,706	1,817	115.2	298.4
35	Sacramento	524,943	California	5,324	2,056	98.6	255.4
36	Kansas City	508,090	Missouri	1,615	624	314.7	815.1
37	Mesa	504,258	Arizona	3,636	1,404	138.7	359.2
38	Atlanta	498,715	Georgia	3,686	1,423	135.3	350.4
39	Omaha	486,051	Nebraska	3,433	1,325	133.2	345
40	Colorado Springs	478,961	Colorado	2,451	946	195.4	506.1
41	Raleigh	467,665	North Carolina	3,179	1,227	145.1	375.8
42	Long Beach	466,742	California	9,206	3,554	50.7	131.3
43	Virginia Beach	459,470	Virginia	1,878	725	244.7	633.8
44	Miami	442,241	Florida	12,284	4,743	36	93.2
45	Oakland	440,646	California	7,883	3,044	55.9	144.8
46	Minneapolis	429,954	Minnesota	7,962	3,074	54	139.9
47	Tulsa	413,066	Oklahoma	2,091	807	197.5	511.5
48	Bakersfield	403,455	California	2,693	1,040	149.8	388
49	Wichita	397,532	Kansas	2,454	947	162	419.6
50	Arlington	394,266	Texas	4,111	1,587	95.9	248.4
51	Aurora	386,261	Colorado	2,413	932	160.1	414.7
52	Tampa	384,959	Florida	3,377	1,304	114	295.3
53	New Orleans	383,997	Louisiana	2,265	875	169.5	439
54	Cleveland	372,624	Ohio	4,796	1,852	77.7	201.2
55	Honolulu	350,964	Hawaii	5,801	2,240	60.5	156.7
56	Anaheim	346,824	California	6,895	2,662	50.3	130.3
57	Lexington	322,570	Kentucky	1,137	439	283.6	734.5
58	Stockton	320,804	California	5,158	1,992	62.2	161.1
59	Corpus Christi	317,863	Texas	1,960	760	162.2	420.1
60	Henderson	317,610	Nevada	2,991	1,155	106.2	275.1
61	Riverside	314,998	California	3,879	1,498	81.2	210.3
62	Newark	311,549	New Jersey	12,927	4,991	24.1	62.4
63	Saint Paul	311,527	Minnesota	5,991	2,313	52	134.7
64	Santa Ana	310,227	California	11,364	4,388	27.3	70.7
65	Cincinnati	309,317	Ohio	3,976	1,535	77.8	201.5
66	Irvine	307,670	California	4,690	1,810	65.6	169.9
67	Orlando	307,573	Florida	2,781	1,074	110.6	286.5
68	Pittsburgh	302,971	Pennsylvania	5,469	2,112	55.4	143.5
69	St. Louis	301,578	Missouri	4,888	1,887	61.7	159.8
70	Greensboro	299,035	North Carolina	2,307	891	129.6	335.7
71	Jersey City	292,449	New Jersey	19,894	7,681	14.7	38.1
72	Anchorage	291,247	Alaska	171	66	1,706.80	4,420.60
73	Lincoln	291,082	Nebraska	2,979	1,150	97.7	253
74	Plano	285,494	Texas	3,982	1,537	71.7	185.7
75	Durham	283,506	North Carolina	2,513	970	112.8	292.2
76	Buffalo	278,349	New York	6,890	2,660	40.4	104.6
77	Chandler	275,987	Arizona	4,226	1,632	65.3	169.1
78	Chula Vista	275,487	California	5,554	2,144	49.6	128.5
79	Toledo	270,871	Ohio	3,365	1,299	80.5	208.5
80	Madison	269,840	Wisconsin	3,390	1,310	79.6	206.2
81	Gilbert	267,918	Arizona	3,906	1,508	68.6	177.7
82	Reno	264,165	Nevada	2,428	937	108.8	281.8
83	Fort Wayne	263,886	Indiana	2,384	920	110.7	286.7
84	North Las Vegas	262,527	Nevada	2,592	1,001	101.3	262.4
85	St. Petersburg	258,308	Florida	4,180	1,610	61.8	160.1
86	Lubbock	257,141	Texas	1,910	740	134.6	348.6
87	Irving	256,684	Texas	3,831	1,479	67	173.5
88	Laredo	255,205	Texas	2,396	925	106.5	275.8
89	Winston–Salem	249,545	North Carolina	1,881	726	132.7	343.7
90	Chesapeake	249,422	Virginia	737	285	338.5	876.7
91	Glendale	248,325	Arizona	4,031	1,556	61.6	159.5
92	Garland	246,018	Texas	4,309	1,664	57.1	147.9
93	Scottsdale	241,361	Arizona	1,312	507	184	476.6
94	Norfolk	238,005	Virginia	4,465	1,724	53.3	138
95	Boise	235,684	Idaho	2,806	1,083	84	217.6
96	Fremont	230,504	California	2,944	1,137	78.3	202.8
97	Spokane	228,989	Washington	3,328	1,285	68.8	178.2
98	Santa Clarita	228,673	California	3,230	1,250	70.8	183.4
99	Baton Rouge	227,470	Louisiana	2,636	1,018	86.3	223.5
100	Richmond	226,610	Virginia	3,783	1,461	59.9	155.1
101	Hialeah	223,109	Florida	10,329	3,988	21.6	55.9
102	San Bernardino	222,101	California	3,577	1,381	62.1	160.8
103	Tacoma	219,346	Washington	4,413	1,704	49.7	128.7
104	Modesto	218,464	California	5,081	1,962	43	111.4
105	Huntsville	215,006	Alabama	986	381	218.1	564.9
106	Des Moines	214,133	Iowa	2,428	937	88.2	228.4
107	Yonkers	211,569	New York	11,754	4,538	18	46.6
108	Rochester	211,328	New York	5,903	2,279	35.8	92.7
109	Moreno Valley	208,634	California	4,067	1,570	51.3	132.9
110	Fayetteville	208,501	North Carolina	1,406	543	148.3	384.1
111	Fontana	208,393	California	4,835	1,867	43.1	111.6
112	Columbus	206,922	Georgia	956	369	216.5	560.7
113	Worcester	206,518	Massachusetts	5,522	2,132	37.4	96.9
114	Port St. Lucie	204,851	Florida	1,719	664	119.2	308.7
115	Little Rock	202,591	Arkansas	1,688	652	120	310.8
116	Augusta	202,081	Georgia	668	258	302.3	783
117	Oxnard	202,063	California	7,625	2,944	26.5	68.6
118	Birmingham	200,733	Alabama	1,366	527	147	380.7
119	Montgomery	200,603	Alabama	1,255	485	159.9	414.1
120	Frisco	200,509	Texas	2,923	1,129	68.6	177.7
121	Amarillo	200,393	Texas	1,959	756	102.3	265
122	Salt Lake City	199,723	Utah	1,811	699	110.3	285.7
123	Grand Rapids	198,917	Michigan	4,440	1,710	44.8	116
124	Huntington Beach	198,711	California	7,360	2,840	27	69.9
125	Overland Park	197,238	Kansas	2,623	1,013	75.2	194.8
126	Glendale	196,543	California	6,444	2,488	30.5	79
127	Tallahassee	196,169	Florida	1,944	751	100.9	261.3
128	Grand Prairie	196,100	Texas	2,701	1,043	72.6	188
129	McKinney	195,308	Texas	2,915	1,125	67	173.5
130	Cape Coral	194,016	Florida	1,830	710	106	274.5
131	Sioux Falls	192,517	South Dakota	2,434	940	79.1	204.9
132	Peoria	190,985	Arizona	1,085	419	176.1	456.1
133	Providence	190,934	Rhode Island	10,377	4,007	18.4	47.7
134	Vancouver	190,915	Washington	3,920	1,510	48.7	126.1
135	Knoxville	190,740	Tennessee	1,933	746	98.7	255.6
136	Akron	190,469	Ohio	3,077	1,188	61.9	160.3
137	Shreveport	187,593	Louisiana	1,740	670	107.8	279.2
138	Mobile	187,041	Alabama	1,341	518	139.5	361.3
139	Brownsville	186,738	Texas	1,420	550	131.5	340.6
140	Newport News	186,247	Virginia	2,699	1,042	69	178.7
141	Fort Lauderdale	182,760	Florida	5,282	2,039	34.6	89.6
142	Chattanooga	181,099	Tennessee	1,272	491	142.4	368.8
143	Tempe	180,587	Arizona	4,526	1,747	39.9	103.3
144	Aurora	180,542	Illinois	4,012	1,549	45	116.5
145	Santa Rosa	178,127	California	4,191	1,618	42.5	110.1
146	Eugene	176,654	Oregon	3,997	1,543	44.2	114.5
147	Elk Grove	176,124	California	4,193	1,619	42	108.8
148	Salem	175,535	Oregon	3,597	1,389	48.8	126.4
149	Ontario	175,265	California	3,505	1,353	50	129.5
150	Cary	174,721	North Carolina	2,951	1,139	59.2	153.3
151	Rancho Cucamonga	174,453	California	4,350	1,680	40.1	103.9
152	Oceanside	174,068	California	4,215	1,627	41.3	107
153	Lancaster	173,516	California	1,840	710	94.3	244.2
154	Garden Grove	171,949	California	9,553	3,688	18	46.6
155	Pembroke Pines	171,178	Florida	5,235	2,021	32.7	84.7
156	Fort Collins	169,810	Colorado	2,969	1,146	57.2	148.1
157	Palmdale	169,450	California	1,597	617	106.1	274.8
158	Springfield	169,176	Missouri	2,053	793	82.4	213.4
159	Clarksville	166,722	Tennessee	1,677	647	99.4	257.4
160	Salinas	163,542	California	6,959	2,687	23.5	60.9
161	Hayward	162,954	California	3,558	1,374	45.8	118.6
162	Paterson	159,732	New Jersey	19,016	7,342	8.4	21.8
163	Alexandria	159,467	Virginia	10,702	4,132	14.9	38.6
164	Macon	157,346	Georgia	631	244	249.4	645.9
165	Corona	157,136	California	3,938	1,520	39.9	103.3
166	Kansas City	156,607	Kansas	1,256	485	124.7	323
167	Lakewood	155,984	Colorado	3,586	1,385	43.5	112.7
168	Springfield	155,929	Massachusetts	4,888	1,887	31.9	82.6
169	Sunnyvale	155,805	California	7,050	2,720	22.1	57.2
170	Jackson	153,701	Mississippi	1,376	531	111.7	289.3
171	Killeen	153,095	Texas	2,794	1,079	54.8	141.9
172	Hollywood	153,067	Florida	5,607	2,165	27.3	70.7
173	Murfreesboro	152,769	Tennessee	2,429	938	62.9	162.9
174	Pasadena	151,950	Texas	3,477	1,342	43.7	113.2
175	Bellevue	151,854	Washington	4,533	1,750	33.5	86.8
176	Pomona	151,713	California	6,596	2,547	23	59.6
177	Escondido	151,038	California	4,049	1,563	37.3	96.6
178	Joliet	150,362	Illinois	2,331	900	64.5	167.1
179	Charleston	150,227	South Carolina	1,309	505	114.8	297.3
180	Mesquite	150,108	Texas	3,095	1,195	48.5	125.6
181	Naperville	149,540	Illinois	3,825	1,477	39.1	101.3
182	Rockford	148,655	Illinois	2,305	890	64.5	167.1
183	Bridgeport	148,654	Connecticut	9,233	3,565	16.1	41.7
184	Syracuse	148,620	New York	5,921	2,286	25.1	65
185	Savannah	147,780	Georgia	1,384	534	106.8	276.6
186	Roseville	147,773	California	3,351	1,294	44.1	114.2
187	Torrance	147,067	California	7,174	2,770	20.5	53.1
188	Fullerton	143,617	California	6,411	2,475	22.4	58
189	Surprise	143,148	Arizona	1,298	501	110.3	285.7
190	McAllen	142,210	Texas	2,283	881	62.3	161.4
191	Thornton	141,867	Colorado	3,952	1,526	35.9	93
192	Visalia	141,384	California	3,730	1,440	37.9	98.2
193	Olathe	141,290	Kansas	2,283	881	61.9	160.3
194	Gainesville	141,085	Florida	2,232	862	63.2	163.7
195	West Valley City	140,230	Utah	3,917	1,512	35.8	92.7
196	Orange	139,911	California	5,444	2,102	25.7	66.6
197	Denton	139,869	Texas	1,451	560	96.4	249.7
198	Warren	139,387	Michigan	4,052	1,564	34.4	89.1
199	Pasadena	138,699	California	6,030	2,330	23	59.6
200	Waco	138,486	Texas	1,561	603	88.7	229.7
201	Cedar Rapids	137,710	Iowa	1,910	740	72.1	186.7
202	Dayton	137,644	Ohio	2,467	953	55.8	144.5
203	Elizabeth	137,298	New Jersey	11,162	4,310	12.3	31.9
204	Hampton	137,148	Virginia	2,663	1,028	51.5	133.4
205	Columbia	136,632	South Carolina	999	386	136.8	354.3
206	Kent	136,588	Washington	4,041	1,560	33.8	87.5
207	Stamford	135,470	Connecticut	3,603	1,391	37.6	97.4
208	Lakewood	135,158	New Jersey	5,472	2,113	24.7	64
209	Victorville	134,810	California	1,829	706	73.7	190.9
210	Miramar	134,721	Florida	4,662	1,800	28.9	74.9
211	Coral Springs	134,394	Florida	5,869	2,266	22.9	59.3
212	Sterling Heights	134,346	Michigan	3,691	1,425	36.4	94.3
213	New Haven	134,023	Connecticut	7,167	2,767	18.7	48.4
214	Carrollton	133,434	Texas	3,636	1,404	36.7	95.1
215	Midland	132,524	Texas	1,755	678	75.5	195.5
216	Norman	128,026	Oklahoma	716	276	178.8	463.1
217	Santa Clara	127,647	California	6,975	2,693	18.3	47.4
218	Athens	127,315	Georgia	1,095	423	116.3	301.2
219	Thousand Oaks	126,966	California	2,296	886	55.3	143.2
220	Topeka	126,587	Kansas	2,062	796	61.4	159
221	Simi Valley	126,356	California	3,045	1,176	41.5	107.5
222	Columbia	126,254	Missouri	1,899	733	66.5	172.2
223	Vallejo	126,090	California	4,148	1,602	30.4	78.7
224	Fargo	125,990	North Dakota	2,530	980	49.8	129
225	Allentown	125,845	Pennsylvania	7,150	2,760	17.6	45.6
226	Pearland	125,828	Texas	2,584	998	48.7	126.1
227	Concord	125,410	California	4,098	1,582	30.6	79.3
228	Abilene	125,182	Texas	1,173	453	106.7	276.4
229	Arvada	124,402	Colorado	3,198	1,235	38.9	100.8
230	Berkeley	124,321	California	11,954	4,615	10.4	26.9
231	Ann Arbor	123,851	Michigan	4,392	1,696	28.2	73
232	Independence	123,011	Missouri	1,577	609	78	202
233	Rochester	121,395	Minnesota	2,187	844	55.5	143.7
234	Lafayette	121,374	Louisiana	2,175	840	55.8	144.5
235	Hartford	121,054	Connecticut	6,957	2,686	17.4	45.1
236	College Station	120,511	Texas	2,354	909	51.2	132.6
237	Clovis	120,124	California	4,729	1,826	25.4	65.8
238	Fairfield	119,881	California	2,882	1,113	41.6	107.7
239	Palm Bay	119,760	Florida	1,386	535	86.4	223.8
240	Richardson	119,469	Texas	4,177	1,613	28.6	74.1
241	Round Rock	119,468	Texas	3,177	1,227	37.6	97.4
242	Cambridge	118,403	Massachusetts	18,500	7,100	6.4	16.6
243	Meridian	117,635	Idaho	3,351	1,294	35.1	90.9
244	West Palm Beach	117,415	Florida	2,182	842	53.8	139.3
245	Evansville	117,298	Indiana	2,475	956	47.4	122.8
246	Clearwater	117,292	Florida	4,494	1,735	26.1	67.6
247	Billings	117,116	Montana	2,614	1,009	44.8	116
248	West Jordan	116,961	Utah	3,621	1,398	32.3	83.7
249	Richmond	116,448	California	3,869	1,494	30.1	78
250	Westminster	116,317	Colorado	3,681	1,421	31.6	81.8
251	Manchester	115,644	New Hampshire	3,494	1,349	33.1	85.7
252	Lowell	115,554	Massachusetts	8,497	3,281	13.6	35.2
253	Wilmington	115,451	North Carolina	2,246	867	51.4	133.1
254	Antioch	115,291	California	3,948	1,524	29.2	75.6
255	Beaumont	115,282	Texas	1,397	539	82.5	213.7
256	Provo	115,162	Utah	2,762	1,066	41.7	108
257	North Charleston	114,852	South Carolina	1,480	570	77.6	201
258	Elgin	114,797	Illinois	3,021	1,166	38	98.4
259	Carlsbad	114,746	California	3,036	1,172	37.8	97.9
260	Odessa	114,428	Texas	2,239	864	51.1	132.3
261	Waterbury	114,403	Connecticut	4,014	1,550	28.5	73.8
262	Springfield	114,394	Illinois	1,872	723	61.1	158.2
263	League City	114,392	Texas	2,230	860	51.3	132.9
264	Downey	114,355	California	9,222	3,561	12.4	32.1
265	Gresham	114,247	Oregon	4,862	1,877	23.5	60.9
266	High Point	114,059	North Carolina	2,022	781	56.4	146.1
267	Broken Arrow	113,540	Oklahoma	1,802	696	63	163.2
268	Peoria	113,150	Illinois	2,357	910	48	124.3
269	Lansing	112,644	Michigan	2,881	1,112	39.1	101.3
270	Lakeland	112,641	Florida	1,702	657	66.2	171.5
271	Pompano Beach	112,046	Florida	4,669	1,803	24	62.2
272	Costa Mesa	111,918	California	7,083	2,735	15.8	40.9
273	Pueblo	111,876	Colorado	2,019	780	55.4	143.5
274	Lewisville	111,822	Texas	3,022	1,167	37	95.8
275	Miami Gardens	111,640	Florida	6,134	2,368	18.2	47.1
276	Las Cruces	111,385	New Mexico	1,448	559	76.9	199.2
277	Sugar Land	111,026	Texas	2,741	1,058	40.5	104.9
278	Murrieta	110,949	California	3,302	1,275	33.6	87
279	Ventura	110,763	California	5,058	1,953	21.9	56.7
280	Everett	110,629	Washington	3,332	1,286	33.2	86
281	Temecula	110,003	California	2,949	1,139	37.3	96.6
282	Dearborn	109,976	Michigan	4,544	1,754	24.2	62.7
283	Santa Maria	109,707	California	4,812	1,858	22.8	59.1
284	West Covina	109,501	California	6,844	2,642	16	41.4
285	El Monte	109,450	California	11,401	4,402	9.6	24.9
286	Greeley	108,795	Colorado	2,225	859	48.9	126.7
287	Sparks	108,445	Nevada	2,979	1,150	36.4	94.3
288	Centennial	108,418	Colorado	3,650	1,410	29.7	76.9
289	Boulder	108,250	Colorado	4,116	1,589	26.3	68.1
290	Sandy Springs	108,080	Georgia	2,867	1,107	37.7	97.6
291	Inglewood	107,762	California	11,842	4,572	9.1	23.6
292	Edison	107,588	New Jersey	3,574	1,380	30.1	78
293	South Fulton	107,436	Georgia	1,261	487	85.2	220.7
294	Green Bay	107,395	Wisconsin	2,360	910	45.5	117.8
295	Burbank	107,337	California	6,204	2,395	17.3	44.8
296	Renton	106,785	Washington	4,544	1,754	23.5	60.9
297	Hillsboro	106,447	Oregon	4,142	1,599	25.7	66.6
298	El Cajon	106,215	California	7,325	2,828	14.5	37.6
299	Tyler	105,995	Texas	1,843	712	57.5	148.9
300	Davie	105,691	Florida	3,028	1,169	34.9	90.4
301	San Mateo	105,661	California	8,732	3,371	12.1	31.3
302	Brockton	105,643	Massachusetts	4,960	1,920	21.3	55.2
303	Concord	105,240	North Carolina	1,657	640	63.5	164.5
304	Jurupa Valley	105,053	California	2,449	946	42.9	111.1
305	Daly City	104,901	California	13,803	5,329	7.6	19.7
306	Allen	104,627	Texas	3,963	1,530	26.4	68.4
307	Rio Rancho	104,046	New Mexico	1,006	388	103.4	267.8
308	Rialto	104,026	California	4,316	1,666	24.1	62.4
309	Woodbridge	103,639	New Jersey	4,448	1,717	23.3	60.3
310	South Bend	103,453	Indiana	2,463	951	42	108.8
311	Spokane Valley	102,976	Washington	2,731	1,054	37.7	97.6
312	Norwalk	102,773	California	10,595	4,091	9.7	25.1
313	Menifee	102,527	California	2,205	851	46.5	120.4
314	Vacaville	102,386	California	3,424	1,322	29.9	77.4
315	Wichita Falls	102,316	Texas	1,421	549	72	186.5
316	Davenport	101,724	Iowa	1,594	615	63.8	165.2
317	Quincy	101,636	Massachusetts	6,123	2,364	16.6	43
318	Chico	101,475	California	2,976	1,149	34.1	88.3
319	Lynn	101,253	Massachusetts	9,463	3,654	10.7	27.7
320	Lee's Summit	101,108	Missouri	1,582	611	63.9	165.5
321	New Bedford	101,079	Massachusetts	5,054	1,951	20	51.8
322	Federal Way	101,030	Washington	4,530	1,750	22.3	57.8
323	Clinton	100,513	Michigan	3,577	1,381	28.1	72.8
324	Edinburg	100,243	Texas	2,243	866	44.7	115.8
325	Nampa	100,200	Idaho	2,991	1,155	33.5	86.8
326	Roanoke	100,011	Virginia	2,353	908	42.5	110.1

Top US Cities by Area

When looking at the largest cities in the United States by area, several municipalities stand out for their expansive geographic footprints. Below are some of the most notable examples, along with data and facts about each.

Sitka, Alaska

Sitka is the largest city by area in the United States. Covering approximately 4,815 square miles, it is situated in the southeastern part of Alaska. The city encompasses both land and water, with much of it made up of the surrounding wilderness areas and waters of the Gulf of Alaska. Sitka is rich in native Tlingit culture and offers diverse wildlife, including bald eagles, bears, and numerous marine species.

Wrangell, Alaska

Wrangell comes in second, encompassing around 3,477 square miles. Like Sitka, it is located in southeastern Alaska and includes a combination of islands, water, and mainland. The Stikine River, known for its pristine environment and as a premier spot for wildlife viewing, runs through the area. Wrangell's area includes extensive forest and natural resources.

Juneau, Alaska

Juneau, the capital city of Alaska, ranks third by area size. Covering roughly 3,254 square miles, Juneau's unique aspect is that it is accessible only by sea or air, with no connecting roads to the rest of Alaska or North America. Highlights in the Juneau area include the Mendenhall Glacier and the Tongass National Forest.

Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage covers about 1,947 square miles, making it Alaska's largest city by population and fourth largest by area. The city lies in south-central Alaska, bordered by the waters of the Cook Inlet and flanked by the Chugach Mountains. Anchorage serves as a major hub for transportation, commerce, and culture in Alaska.

Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville is the largest city by area in the contiguous United States, spanning 874 square miles. It is situated in northeastern Florida along the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean. Jacksonville's large area is a result of a consolidation of the city with Duval County in 1968, creating extensive suburban and rural areas within the city limits. The city boasts an extensive park system, including the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve.

Anaconda, Montana

Anaconda covers around 736 square miles, cross-linked with Deer Lodge County, which it surrounds entirely. Nestled in the western part of Montana, Anaconda is known for its mining heritage and the Anaconda Smelter Stack, one of the tallest free-standing brick structures in the world. The area includes forests, lakes, and the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness.

Butte, Montana

Including the surrounding Silver Bow County, Butte's area spans roughly 718 square miles. Rich in mining history, Butte was once one of the largest and most notorious mining camps in the American West. Today, Butte retains much of its historical architecture and offers outdoor activities in the surrounding areas.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City encompasses approximately 621 square miles, making it one of the largest cities by area in the United States. As the capital and largest city of the state of Oklahoma, it features a blend of urban development and rural landscapes. Oklahoma City has a diverse economy, with sectors ranging from energy to biotechnology, and is home to numerous parks, lakes, and the Oklahoma River.

Houston, Texas

Houston covers an area of about 637 square miles. It is recognized as a major metropolis and the fourth most populous city in the United States. Situated in southeastern Texas, near the Gulf of Mexico, Houston is a hub for the energy industry, particularly oil and natural gas. The city's extensive area includes numerous neighborhoods, green spaces like Memorial Park, and the Houston Ship Channel.

Each of these cities, with their vast areas, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural significance, and economic vitality. Their large geographical footprints contribute to diverse landscapes and a wide range of activities and experiences for residents and visitors alike.

List of US Cities by Area

Rank by Area	City Name	State Name	Total Area (sq mi)	Total Area (km2)	Land Area (sq mi)	Land Area (km2)	Water Area (sq mi)	Water Area (km2)	Population (Census 2020)
1	Sitka	Alaska	4,815.10	12,471	2,870.10	7,434	1,945.10	5,038	8,458
2	Juneau	Alaska	3,254.70	8,430	2,704.00	7,003	550.7	1,426	32,255
3	Wrangell	Alaska	3,476.60	9,004	2,556.00	6,620	920.6	2,384	2,127
4	Anchorage	Alaska	1,946.70	5,042	1,706.80	4,421	239.9	621	291,247
5	Tribune	Kansas	778.2	2,016	778.2	2,016	0	0	1,182
6	Jacksonville	Florida	874.5	2,265	747.3	1,935	127.2	329	949,611
7	Anaconda	Montana	741.4	1,920	736.7	1,908	4.7	12	9,421
8	Butte	Montana	716.3	1,855	715.8	1,854	0.6	1.6	34,494
9	Houston	Texas	671.7	1,740	640.4	1,659	31.2	81	2,304,580
10	Oklahoma City	Oklahoma	620.5	1,607	606.2	1,570	14.3	37	681,054
11	Phoenix	Arizona	519.1	1,344	518	1,342	1.1	2.8	1,608,139
12	San Antonio	Texas	504.6	1,307	498.8	1,292	5.8	15	1,434,625
13	Nashville	Tennessee	497.5	1,289	475.8	1,232	21.7	56	689,447
14	Los Angeles	California	501.6	1,299	469.5	1,216	32.1	83	3,898,747
15	Statenville	Georgia	420.7	1,090	420.4	1,089	0.3	0.78	3,697
16	Suffolk	Virginia	428.9	1,111	399.2	1,034	29.7	77	94,324
17	Buckeye	Arizona	393.2	1,018	393	1,018	0.2	0.52	91,502
18	Indianapolis	Indiana	367.9	953	361.6	937	6.3	16	887,642
19	Fort Worth	Texas	355.5	921	347.3	900	8.3	21	918,915
20	Dallas	Texas	383.4	993	339.6	880	43.9	114	1,304,379
21	Chesapeake	Virginia	350.9	909	338.5	877	12.5	32	249,422
22	San Diego	California	372.4	965	325.9	844	46.5	120	1,386,932
23	Louisville	Kentucky	341.4	884	324.9	841	16.5	43	633,045
24	Austin	Texas	326.5	846	319.9	829	6.6	17	961,855
25	Kansas City	Missouri	318.8	826	314.7	815	4.1	11	508,090
26	Charlotte	North Carolina	310.3	804	308.3	798	2	5.2	874,579
27	Augusta	Georgia	306.5	794	302.3	783	4.2	11	202,081
28	New York City	New York	472.4	1,224	300.5	778	172	445	8,804,190
29	Memphis	Tennessee	304.6	789	297	769	7.6	20	633,104
30	Lexington	Kentucky	285.5	739	283.6	735	1.9	4.9	322,570
31	El Paso	Texas	259.2	671	258.4	669	0.8	2.1	678,815
32	Macon	Georgia	254.9	660	249.4	646	5.5	14	157,346
33	Cusseta	Georgia	251.2	651	248.7	644	2.4	6.2	9,565
34	Virginia Beach	Virginia	497.5	1,289	244.7	634	252.8	655	459,470
35	Tucson	Arizona	241.3	625	241	624	0.3	0.78	542,629
36	Chicago	Illinois	234.5	607	227.7	590	6.8	18	2,746,388
37	Columbus	Ohio	225.9	585	220	570	5.9	15	905,748
38	Huntsville	Alabama	219.6	569	218.1	565	1.4	3.6	215,006
39	Columbus	Georgia	221	572	216.5	561	4.5	12	206,922
40	Valdez	Alaska	271.9	704	212.7	551	59.2	153	3,985
41	Preston	Georgia	210.6	545	209.7	543	0.9	2.3	2,348
42	Boulder City	Nevada	208.3	539	208.3	539	0	0	14,885
43	California City	California	203.7	528	203.6	527	0.1	0.26	14,973
44	Tulsa	Oklahoma	201.6	522	197.5	512	4.1	11	413,066
45	Colorado Springs	Colorado	195.8	507	195.4	506	0.4	1	478,961
46	Goodyear	Arizona	191.3	495	191.3	495	0	0	95,294
47	Albuquerque	New Mexico	189	490	187.3	485	1.7	4.4	564,559
48	Scottsdale	Arizona	184.4	478	184	477	0.4	1	241,361
49	Hibbing	Minnesota	186.5	483	182	471	4.4	11	16,214
50	Norman	Oklahoma	189.3	490	178.8	463	10.5	27	128,026
51	San Jose	California	181.4	470	178.3	462	3.1	8	1,013,240
52	Peoria	Arizona	179.2	464	176.1	456	3.2	8.3	190,985
53	New Orleans	Louisiana	349.8	906	169.5	439	180.4	467	383,997
54	Corpus Christi	Texas	490.3	1,270	162.2	420	328.1	850	317,863
55	Wichita	Kansas	166.5	431	162	420	4.5	12	397,532
56	Aurora	Colorado	160.7	416	160.1	415	0.6	1.6	386,261
57	Montgomery	Alabama	162.3	420	159.9	414	2.4	6.2	200,603
58	Denver	Colorado	154.7	401	153.1	397	1.7	4.4	715,522
59	Sierra Vista	Arizona	152.5	395	152.3	394	0.3	0.78	45,308
60	Georgetown	Georgia	160.6	416	151.2	392	9.3	24	2,235
61	Bakersfield	California	151.2	392	149.8	388	1.5	3.9	403,455
62	Fayetteville	North Carolina	150.1	389	148.3	384	1.8	4.7	208,501
63	Raleigh	North Carolina	148.2	384	147.1	381	1.1	2.8	467,665
64	Birmingham	Alabama	149.6	387	147	381	2.5	6.5	200,733
65	Carson City	Nevada	157.1	407	144.5	374	12.6	33	58,639
66	Chattanooga	Tennessee	150.1	389	142.4	369	7.7	20	181,099
67	Las Vegas	Nevada	141.9	368	141.8	367	0.1	0.26	641,903
68	Omaha	Nebraska	145.2	376	141.6	367	3.6	9.3	486,051
69	Bunnell	Florida	139.8	362	139.8	362	0.1	0.26	3,276
70	Mobile	Alabama	180.1	466	139.5	361	40.6	105	187,041
71	Detroit	Michigan	142.9	370	138.7	359	4.2	11	639,111
72	Mesa	Arizona	139.4	361	138.7	359	0.7	1.8	504,258
73	Columbia	South Carolina	139.6	362	136.8	354	2.9	7.5	136,632
74	Atlanta	Georgia	136.3	353	135.3	350	1	2.6	498,715
75	Lubbock	Texas	135.8	352	134.6	349	1.2	3.1	257,141
76	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	142.7	370	134.4	348	8.3	21	1,603,797
77	Portland	Oregon	145	376	133.4	346	11.5	30	652,503
78	Winston-Salem	North Carolina	133.9	347	132.7	344	1.2	3.1	249,545
79	Brownsville	Texas	145.2	376	131.5	341	13.7	35	186,738
80	Greensboro	North Carolina	134.8	349	129.6	336	5.2	13	299,035
81	Lynchburg	Tennessee	130.4	338	129.2	335	1.2	3.1	6,461
82	Kansas City	Kansas	128.3	332	124.7	323	3.6	9.3	156,607
83	Fernley	Nevada	128	332	121.3	314	6.7	17	22,895
84	Marana	Arizona	121.8	315	121.1	314	0.7	1.8	51,908
85	Yuma	Arizona	120.7	313	120.7	313	0.1	0.26	95,548
86	Little Rock	Arkansas	123	319	120	311	3	7.8	202,591
87	Port St. Lucie	Florida	120.8	313	119.2	309	1.6	4.1	204,851
88	Athens	Georgia	118.1	306	116.3	301	1.8	4.7	127,315
89	Fresno	California	116.4	301	115.2	298	1.2	3.1	542,107
90	Charleston	South Carolina	135.1	350	114.8	297	20.4	53	150,227
91	Hartsville	Tennessee	116.6	302	114.3	296	2.3	6	11,615
92	Tampa	Florida	175.8	455	114	295	61.8	160	384,959
93	Eloy	Arizona	113.6	294	113.6	294	0.1	0.26	15,635
94	Durham	North Carolina	113.6	294	112.8	292	0.8	2.1	283,506
95	Jackson	Mississippi	113.9	295	111.7	289	2.1	5.4	153,701
96	Casa Grande	Arizona	110.9	287	110.9	287	0	0	53,658
97	Fort Wayne	Indiana	111	287	110.7	287	0.2	0.52	263,886
98	Orlando	Florida	118.9	308	110.6	286	8.3	21	307,573
99	Salt Lake City	Utah	110.8	287	110.3	286	0.5	1.3	199,723
100	Surprise	Arizona	110.5	286	110.3	286	0.2	0.52	143,148
101	Reno	Nevada	111.6	289	108.8	282	2.8	7.3	264,165
102	Shreveport	Louisiana	123.3	319	107.8	279	15.5	40	187,593
103	Savannah	Georgia	111.6	289	106.8	277	4.8	12	147,780
104	Abilene	Texas	112.1	290	106.7	276	5.4	14	125,182
105	Laredo	Texas	108	280	106.5	276	1.5	3.9	255,205
106	Henderson	Nevada	106.7	276	106.2	275	0.5	1.3	317,610
107	Palmdale	California	106.3	275	106.1	275	0.2	0.52	169,450
108	Cape Coral	Florida	119.4	309	106	275	13.4	35	194,016
109	Babbitt	Minnesota	106.8	277	106	275	0.8	2.1	1,397
110	Rio Rancho	New Mexico	103.6	268	103.4	268	0.3	0.78	104,046
111	Amarillo	Texas	103.9	269	102.3	265	1.6	4.1	200,393
112	Unalaska	Alaska	210.9	546	102.2	265	108.7	282	4,254
113	North Las Vegas	Nevada	101.3	262	101.3	262	0	0	262,527
114	Tallahassee	Florida	103.8	269	100.9	261	2.8	7.3	196,169
115	Clarksville	Tennessee	100.1	259	99.4	257	0.7	1.8	166,722
116	North Port	Florida	104.2	270	99.4	257	4.8	12	74,793
117	St. Marys	Pennsylvania	99.5	258	99.3	257	0.2	0.52	12,738
118	Nightmute	Alaska	104.4	270	99	256	5.4	14	306
119	Knoxville	Tennessee	104.3	270	98.7	256	5.5	14	190740
120	Sacramento	California	100.7	261	98.6	255	2.1	5.4	524,943
121	Lincoln	Nebraska	99	256	97.7	253	1.4	3.6	291,082
122	Denton	Texas	97.9	254	96.4	250	1.5	3.9	139,869
123	Milwaukee	Wisconsin	96.8	251	96.2	249	0.6	1.6	577,222
124	Arlington	Texas	99.5	258	95.9	248	3.6	9.3	394,266
125	Palm Coast	Florida	96.6	250	95.4	247	1.2	3.1	89,258
126	Palm Springs	California	94.7	245	94.5	245	0.1	0.26	44,575
127	Lancaster	California	94.5	245	94.3	244	0.3	0.78	173,516
128	Dothan	Alabama	90.2	234	89.8	233	0.3	0.78	71,072
129	Waco	Texas	101.2	262	88.7	230	12.4	32	138,486
130	Des Moines	Iowa	90.6	235	88.2	228	2.5	6.5	214,133
131	Palm Bay	Florida	89.6	232	86.4	224	3.2	8.3	119,760
132	Baton Rouge	Louisiana	88.5	229	86.3	224	2.2	5.7	227,470
133	Oak Ridge	Tennessee	90	233	85.2	221	4.7	12	31,402
134	South Fulton	Georgia	86.3	224	85.2	221	1	2.6	107,436
135	Edmond	Oklahoma	87.7	227	84.6	219	3.1	8	94,428
136	Boise	Idaho	85	220	84	218	1	2.6	235,684
137	Seattle	Washington	142.1	368	83.9	217	58.2	151	737,015
138	Beaumont	Texas	85.2	221	82.5	214	2.8	7.3	115,282
139	Springfield	Missouri	83	215	82.4	213	0.6	1.6	169,176
140	Lawton	Oklahoma	81.5	211	81.5	211	0	0	90,381
141	Riverside	California	81.5	211	81.2	210	0.3	0.78	314,998
142	Baltimore	Maryland	92	238	80.9	210	11.1	29	585,708
143	Toledo	Ohio	83.8	217	80.5	208	3.3	8.5	270,871
144	Jonesboro	Arkansas	80.7	209	80.2	208	0.6	1.6	78,576
145	El Reno	Oklahoma	80.2	208	79.6	206	0.6	1.6	16,989
146	Madison	Wisconsin	101	262	79.6	206	21.4	55	269,840
147	Caribou	Maine	80.1	207	79.3	205	0.8	2.1	7,396
148	Ellsworth	Maine	93.9	243	79.3	205	14.6	38	8,399
149	Sioux Falls	South Dakota	79.6	206	79.1	205	0.5	1.3	192,517
150	St. George	Utah	78.5	203	78.5	203	0	0	95,342