The United States of America is one of the largest countries in the world. It has the third-largest area among all countries and is also the third-most populous country. There are several cities in the US that have a population greater than or near one million. In this article, we will see what are the top 10 largest cities in the US by population. Let’s read.
Top 10 largest cities in the US by population
| Rank | City | State | Population (2025 estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | New York | 8.58 million |
| 2 | Los Angeles | California | 3.87 million |
| 3 | Chicago | Illinois | 2.73 million |
| 4 | Houston | Texas | 2.4 million |
| 5 | Phoenix | Arizona | 1.67 million |
| 6 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1.57 million |
| 7 | San Antonio | Texas | 1.55 million |
| 8 | San Diego | California | 1.41 million |
| 9 | Dallas | Texas | 1.33 million |
| 10 | Fort Worth | Texas | 1.03 million |
New York City is the largest city in the United States by population. The city has an estimated population of 8.58 million (2025 estimate). Los Angeles and Chicago are the second and third most populous cities in the country, respectively.
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Top 10 most densely populated cities in the US
- Guttenberg town, New Jersey
- West New York town, New Jersey
- Union City, New Jersey
- Hoboken, New Jersey
- Kaser village, New York
- Kiryas Joel village, New York
- New York City, New York
- New Square village, New York
- Cliffside Park borough, New Jersey
- Great Neck Plaza village, New York
– 2025 estimate
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