Most veterans, US cities · 2010
US cities ranked by the share of the civilian population 18+ who are military veterans (2023 ACS). West Point, New York leads at 67.6%. 6,642 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Washington carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest veterans (civilian 18+)?
West Point, New York ranks #1 with 67.6% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by veterans (civilian 18+)?
West Point, New York, Lackland AFB, Texas, Fort Bliss, Texas, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, Quantico Base, Virginia.
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 ACS 5-year data.
How is veterans (civilian 18+) measured?
Share of the civilian population 18 and over who are military veterans. Source: ACS B21001. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2010).