Largest White (non-Hispanic) population, US cities · 1990
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are White, not Hispanic or Latino, from the 1990 American Community Survey (table B03002). Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. New York, New York leads at 3,178,712. 6,058 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 4 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 6,058 is 7,810.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest white (non-hispanic) population?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 3,178,712 (1990 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by white (non-hispanic) population?
New York, New York, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Phoenix, Arizona.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,058 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 1990 Decennial Census data.
How is white (non-hispanic) population measured?
Number of residents who are White, not Hispanic or Latino (derived from the ACS race table B03002). Source: US Census Bureau, 1990 Decennial Census.