RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,808
Largest households, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by average household size (2023 ACS). Olivarez, Texas leads at 5.94. 6,808 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 10 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?
Olivarez, Texas ranks #1 with 5.94 (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by average household size?
Olivarez, Texas, Monsey, New York, Kiryas Joel, New York, New Square, New York, Lakewood, New Jersey.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,808 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 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 (2020).