Most densely populated, US cities · 2010
US cities ranked by residents per square mile (2010). Guttenberg, New Jersey leads at 57,907. 6,642 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 11 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 6,642 is 1,788.
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Frequently asked
Which city has the highest population density?
Guttenberg, New Jersey ranks #1 with 57,907 (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by population density?
Guttenberg, New Jersey, Union City, New Jersey, West New York, New Jersey, Isla Vista, California, Hoboken, New Jersey.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,642 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is population density measured?
Residents per square mile of land area. Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.