RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,641
Largest households, US cities · 2010
US cities ranked by average household size (2023 ACS). Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico leads at 6.81. 6,641 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 8 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest average household size?
Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico ranks #1 with 6.81 (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by average household size?
Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, Kaser, New York, Kiryas Joel, New York, New Square, New York, Laie, Hawaii.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,641 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).