Most residents with a disability, US cities
US cities with the most residents reporting a disability, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of people, not the disability rate. New York, New York leads at 1,051,997. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest residents with a disability?
New York, New York ranks #1 with 1,051,997 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by residents with a disability?
New York, New York, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Houston, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is residents with a disability measured?
Estimated number of residents reporting a disability, from the disability rate applied to total population. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).