RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,823
Largest households, US cities
US cities ranked by average household size (2024 ACS). Olivarez, Texas leads at 5.44. 6,823 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. New York carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPAVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZEVS 2010
USUnited States334,922,4992.54–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest average household size?
Olivarez, Texas ranks #1 with 5.44 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by average household size?
Olivarez, Texas, New Square, New York, Kiryas Joel, New York, Monsey, New York, Salida del Sol Estates, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,823 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is average household size measured?
Average number of people per household. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).