List of United States cities by population
Ten most populous cities in the United States
(2) Los Angeles
(10) San Jose
(8) San Diego
(5) Phoenix
(3) Chicago
(1) New York City
(4) Houston
(7) San Antonio
(9) Dallas
(6) Philadelphia
The following is a list of the most populous incorporated places in the United States. As defined by the United States Census Bureau, an "incorporated place" includes a variety of designations, including a city, town, village, borough, and municipality.[a] Some census-designated places may also be included in the Census Bureau's listing of incorporated places.[b][c] 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 that portion (or "balance") of such consolidated city-counties that are not a part of another incorporated place.
Note that this list refers only to the population of individual municipalities within their defined limits, which does not include other municipalities or unincorporated suburban areas within urban agglomerations. A different ranking is evident when considering U.S. metropolitan area populations.
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Incorporated places over 100,000 population
1 – New York, New York
2 – Los Angeles, California
3 – Chicago, Illinois
4 – Houston, Texas
5 – Phoenix, Arizona
6 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
7 – San Antonio, Texas
8 – San Diego, California
9 – Dallas, Texas
10 – San Jose, California
11 – Detroit, Michigan
12 – San Francisco, California
13 – Jacksonville, Florida
14 – Indianapolis, Indiana
15 – Austin, Texas
16 – Columbus, Ohio
17 – Fort Worth, Texas
18 – Charlotte, North Carolina
19 – Memphis, Tennessee
20 – Boston, Massachusetts
21 – Baltimore, Maryland
22 – El Paso, Texas
23 – Seattle, Washington
24 – Denver, Colorado
25 – Nashville, Tennessee
26 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
27 – Washington, D.C.
28 – Las Vegas, Nevada
29 – Louisville, Kentucky
30 – Portland, Oregon
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31 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
32 - Tucson, Arizona
33 – Atlanta, Georgia
34 – Albuquerque, New Mexico
35 – Kansas City, Missouri
36 – Fresno, California
37 – Sacramento, California
38 – Long Beach, California
39 – Mesa, Arizona
40 – Omaha, Nebraska
41 – Virginia Beach, Virginia
42 – Miami, Florida
43 – Cleveland, Ohio
44 – Oakland, California
45 – Raleigh, North Carolina
46 – Colorado Springs, Colorado
47 – Tulsa, Oklahoma
48 – Minneapolis, Minnesota
49 – Arlington, Texas
50 – Honolulu, Hawaii
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The following table lists the incorporated places in the United States with a population on July 1, 2009, of more than 100,000 as estimated by the United States Census Bureau.[1] Population densities are also given by the U.S. Census Bureau, but are listed as of the 2000 U.S. Census.[2][3]
Since the U.S. Census Bureau typically does not rank the cities of U.S. territories along with those of the fifty states and the District of Columbia, the cities of Puerto Rico with populations greater than 100,000 are listed separately below.
Puerto Rico
The following table lists the incorporated municipalities (municipios) of Puerto Rico with a population on July 1, 2009, greater than 100,000 as estimated by the United States Census Bureau,[4] and the rankings they would have if included in the above table.
(44) – San Juan, Puerto Rico
| Rank | City | Territory | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | San Juan |  Puerto Rico |
420,326 |
| 95 | Bayamón | Puerto Rico |
218,949 |
| 127 | Carolina | Puerto Rico |
187,209 |
| 133 | Ponce | Puerto Rico |
178,346 |
| 174 | Caguas | Puerto Rico |
143,274 |
| 266 | Guaynabo | Puerto Rico |
103,073 |
| 268 | Arecibo | Puerto Rico |
102,770 |
Notes
- ^ a: 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 not included in its list of incorporated places. A detailed discussion on this subject can be found here.
- ^ b: Hawaii has no incorporated municipalities other than the City and County of Honolulu, which actually includes the entire island of Oahu. In accordance with Hawaiian law, the U.S. Census Bureau defines the state's "cities" and "towns" as census-designated places (CDPs). The Census Bureau defines Honolulu CDP as the portion of the City and County that is coextensive with the Judicial District of Honolulu. Honolulu CDP is what is generally thought of as the "city" of Honolulu, and its population is used here and in other population comparisons. If the entire population of the City and County was included, Honolulu would place 12th on the list above with a 2007 estimated population of 905,601.[5]
- ^ c: Arlington CDP, Virginia, is coextensive with Arlington County. Virginia law forbids the creation of cities in counties with over 1,000 people per square mile, which Arlington County exceeds. Thus, the entire county is considered by the Census Bureau as one CDP. While not incorporated as a municipality, Arlington is included in the Census Bureau's annual list of incorporated places and is retained in the above list.
- ^ d: Successful challenges to the 2008 Census Estimates have been made for Boston,[6] Independence, Missouri,[7] Kansas City, Missouri,[8] New Orleans,[9] Philadelphia,[10] and Worcester, Massachusetts.[11]
- ^ e: Indianapolis, Louisville, KY, Nashville, TN, Augusta, GA, and Athens, GA, are consolidated city-counties; the population given is for the entire city excluding other incorporated places lying within the county limits (see Indianapolis (balance), Louisville-Jefferson County (balance), and Nashville-Davidson (balance)). As of 2008, the consolidated populations of these city-counties including other incorporated places are, respectively: 880,380;[12] 713,877;[13] 626,144;[14] 199,486;[15] and 114,737.[15]
- ^ f: Baltimore, St. Louis, and the cities in Virginia, excepting Arlington, are all independent cities that are not a part of any particular county.
- ^ g: Miami Gardens, Florida, was not incorporated as a city until 2003, so 2000 census data for it is unavailable. The population density is based on the current 2007 population estimate and a land area of 20 square miles.[16]
Distributions
For cities with populations of 100,000 or more the following distributions hold. Smaller incorporated places are not included.
The mean density is 4,128.21 inhabitants per square mile (1,593.91 /km2).
The median is 3,160.85 inhabitants per square mile (1,220.41 /km2).
| Population | Number of municipal governments[17] |
|---|---|
| 1,000,000+ | 9 |
| 300,000–1,000,000 | 51 |
| 200,000–299,999 | 47 |
| 100,000–199,999 | 169 |
| Total | 276 |
See also
- Largest cities in the United States by population by decade
- List of cities proper by population (most populous cities in the World)
- List of cities, towns, and villages in the United States
- List of U.S. states by population
- List of United States cities by area
- List of United States cities by population density
- List of United States urban areas
- Table of United States Combined Statistical Areas (CSA)
- Table of United States Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSA)
- Table of United States Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA)
- Table of United States Micropolitan Statistical Areas (μSA)
U.S. Census Bureau statistical areas
United States census statistical areas by state, district, or territory
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References
- ↑ "Table 1: Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places Over 100,000, Ranked by July 1, 2009 Population: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009" (CSV). 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-06-22. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2009-01.csv. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
- ↑ "Cities with 100,000 or More Population in 2000 ranked by Population per Square Mile, 2000 in Alphabetic Order" (TXT). United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2008-07-10. http://www.census.gov/statab/ccdb/cit1040a.txt. Retrieved 2008-07-13.
- ↑ United States by Places and (in selected states) County Subdivisions with 50,000 or More Population; and for Puerto Rico - GCT-PH1-R. Population, Housing Units, Area, and Dens...
- ↑ "Table 1: Annual Estimates of the Population for Municipios of Puerto Rico: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009" (CSV). 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2009-06-26. http://www.census.gov/popest/municipios/tables/PRM-EST2009-01.csv. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- ↑ "Table 1: Annual Estimates of the Population for Counties of Hawaii: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2007 (CO-EST2007-01-15)" (CSV). United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2008-03-20. http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/tables/CO-EST2007-01-15.csv. Retrieved 2009-04-13.
- ↑ "Boston wins another battle against US Census Bureau". Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/12/boston_wins_ano.html. Retrieved 2010-06-03.
- ↑ Burnes, Brian (2009-11-27). "Independence wins challenge on census, and it’s growing". Kansas City Star. http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/1597613.html. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
- ↑ Press Release (2009-11-09). "City again successfully challenges official Census population" (DOC). City of Kansas City, Missouri. http://www.kcmo.org/idc/groups/public/documents/citycommunicationsoffice/111009a.doc. Retrieved 2009-12-29.
- ↑ "Accepted Challenges to Vintage 2008 Population Estimates". US Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/popest/archives/2000s/vintage_2008/08s_challenges.html. Retrieved 2010-03-12.
- ↑ "Philadelphia's population up after years of loss". Philadelphia Daily News. 2009-12-02. http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/state/pennsylvania/78304942.html. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
- ↑ Monahan, John (2009-11-20). "Challenge boosts two cities’ populations". Telegram & Gazette. http://www.telegram.com/article/20091120/NEWS/911200390/1003/NEWS03. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Population for Counties of Indiana" (CSV). US Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/tables/CO-EST2008-01-18.csv. Retrieved 2009-04-07.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Population for Counties of Kentucky" (CSV). US Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/tables/CO-EST2008-01-21.csv. Retrieved 2009-04-07.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Population for Counties of Tennessee" (CSV). US Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/tables/CO-EST2008-01-47.csv. Retrieved 2009-04-07.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Annual Estimates of the Population for Counties of Georgia" (CSV). US Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/tables/CO-EST2008-01-13.csv. Retrieved 2007-07-05.
- ↑ "Demographics". City of Miami Gardens. http://www.miamigardens-fl.gov/Demographics/demographics.aspx. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau (2002-12). "2002 Census of Governments: Volume 1, No. 1, Government Organization". U.S. Census Bureau, Economics and Statistics Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, December 2002. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/prod/2003pubs/gc021x1.pdf.
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