Largest by population, US cities
The most populous US cities as of the 2025 population estimates. New York, New York leads at 8,584,629. 4,896 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 6 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 4,896 is 14,604. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Cape Coral, FL, up 36 places to #98.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU POPULATION ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest total population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 8,584,629 (2025 Census Population Estimates).
What are the top 5 cities by total population?
New York, New York, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Houston, Texas, Phoenix, Arizona.
How many cities are in this ranking?
4,896 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2025 Census population estimates.
How is total population measured?
Total resident population. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (2025).