Here, the largest cities are ranked by the total population of urban area. The country’s population density is very high. With high-rise structures, broad highways, and a range of transit options, most cities serve as economic hubs. With a population of approximately 8.2 million people, New York City is the biggest city in the United States. New York City is also the country’s most densely populated city. The United States Census Bureau estimates the population of the cities and data below of 2020.
| Rank | City | State | Population | Land Area (Sq mi) | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | New York | 8,253,213 | 302.6 | 28,317 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | California | 3,970,219 | 468.7 | 8,484 |
| 3 | Chicago | Illinois | 2,677,643 | 227.6 | 11,843 |
| 4 | Houston | Texas | 2,316,120 | 637 | 3,613 |
| 6 | Phoenix | Arizona | 1,708,127 | 516.7 | 3,120 |
| 5 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1,578,487 | 134.1 | 11,683 |
| 7 | San Antonio | Texas | 1,567,118 | 461 | 3,238 |
| 8 | San Diego | California | 1,422,420 | 325.2 | 4,325 |
| 9 | Dallas | Texas | 1,343,266 | 340.5 | 3,866 |
| 10 | San Jose | California | 1,013,616 | 177 | 5,777 |
| 11 | Austin | Texas | 995,484 | 312.7 | 3,031 |
| 12 | Fort Worth | Texas | 927,720 | 342.9 | 2,491 |
| 13 | Jacksonville | Florida | 920,570 | 747.4 | 1,178 |
| 14 | Columbus | Ohio | 903,852 | 218.5 | 3,936 |
| 15 | Charlotte | North Carolina | 900,350 | 305.4 | 2,757 |
| 16 | Indianapolis | Indiana | 877,903 | 361.5 | 2,366 |
| 17 | San Francisco | California | 866,606 | 46.9 | 18,569 |
| 18 | Seattle | Washington | 769,714 | 83.8 | 8,405 |
| 19 | Denver | Colorado | 735,538 | 153.3 | 4,521 |
| 20 | Washington | District of Columbia | 712,816 | 61.1 | 11,148 |