RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,299
Most sparsely populated, US cities · 2000
US cities with the fewest residents per square mile (2023). Sitka city and, Alaska leads at 3. 6,299 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest population density?
Sitka city and, Alaska ranks #1 with 3 (2000 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by population density?
Sitka city and, Alaska, Pike Road, Alabama, Juneau city and, Alaska, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, Montana, Blythewood, South Carolina.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,299 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2000 ACS 5-year data.
How is population density measured?
Residents per square mile of land area. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2000).