Most population gained, US cities · 2020
US cities that added the most residents from the 2010 census to 2020, by raw count of people rather than percentage. New York, New York leads at +629,057. 6,642 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
Flip the list · Most population lost, US cities →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest population change?
New York, New York ranks #1 with +629,057 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by population change?
New York, New York, Houston, Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, Austin, Texas, Phoenix, Arizona.
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 2020 Decennial Census 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, 2020 Decennial Census.