Most population gained, US cities
US cities that added the most residents from the 2020 census to 2024, by raw count of people rather than percentage. Louisville, Kentucky leads at +244,934. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Most population lost, US cities →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest population change?
Louisville, Kentucky ranks #1 with +244,934 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by population change?
Louisville, Kentucky, San Antonio, Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, Mableton, Georgia, Phoenix, Arizona.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is population change measured?
Change in the number of residents from the prior decennial census (raw count, not a percentage). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).