Let’s go again through the numbers as we count the 12 biggest cities in the US by population. As time flies by we watch as slowly but surely the population of each country and the world increases. From what was a slow start to a now exponential increase, many thanks to modern medicine preserving lives and lessening mortality rates. One factor in this great increase is just the climbing number of people, more people would lead to more births and more people, thus the cycle repeats itself. With that said, have you ever wondered what the biggest cities are in the US? With so many states and places to live and be in, it’s not surprising that some other cities would have more people in it just mainly due to what a certain city can offer to its residents. That coupled with some personal and social factors may pull people more into one place compared to another.
For this list, we base the cities purely on how many people there are compared to others. If you are looking for a list of the biggest cities by size, be sure to check out our other list of The 20 Biggest Cities in the United States.
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What cities do you think are included in this list? You may be in one now or are planning to move to any of these 12 biggest cities in the US by population. Let’s see them!
12. Jacksonville FL
The biggest country in Florida in population, Jacksonville has at least 820 thousand in its current population. Jacksonville is known to be a place for military and civilian deep-water porting. Also was originally one of the earliest European colonies to settle in America.
11. Indianapolis IN
Also called the Crossroads of America, Indianapolis hosts a number of intersections and roads to different areas of the country as well as at least 830 thousand in population. Indianapolis also has a very diverse economy spanning different areas and also is very famous for their local hosting of sports events.
10. San Jose CA
Known as the Capital of Silicon Valley, San Jose is the third largest by population in California and has at least 945 thousand in population. The rapid growth was attributed to continuous developments and many people settling in especially after the Second World War
9. Dallas TX
Dallas has provided opportunities for many being the hub for both the oil and cotton industry, currently it hosts at least 1.2 million in population and growth has been rapid in different sectors of industry and business.
8. San Diego CA
The birthplace of California has at least 1.3 million in population today. San Diego is widely known for its extensive beaches, home to even the US Navy, and a year-round climate that many consider as mild.
7. San Antonio TX
Named after Saint Anthony of Padua, San Antonio is one of the fastest growing cities in the US with at least 1.33 million people living there. The city is also home to a number of military bases and the famous Alamo.
6. Phoenix AZ
Originally an agricultural hub, Phoenix has increased both in technological investments and in Population. Phoenix is the largest by population in Arizona and also its capital, hosting at least 1.4 million people.
The cities can only get more populated from here, be sure to check out the next 5 of the 12 biggest cities in the US by population.
5. Philadelphia PA
The largest city in Pennsylvania in terms of population, Philadelphia has had a lot of history with the signing of the Declaration of Independence as well as a period of time wherein the city had to become the temporary capital of the US. They have at least 1.52 million in population.
4. Houston TX
The diverse city of Houston has at least 2.1 million in population. The city is host to a number of healthcare and research facilities, and is also home to a number of Fortune 500 companies only surpassed by New York.
3. Chicago IL
The windy city is the most populated city in the Midwest. With around 2.7 million people in the city, Chicago is a hub for music and sports, being considered one of the birthplaces of soulful and jazz music. They also have a team in all major professional leagues.
2. Los Angeles CA
Los Angeles is the most populous in California with 3.8 million in population. Los Angeles, also called LA, is a cultural and entertainment hub and is also widely known for being one of the top producers in gaming, music and the film industry.
1. New York NY
The Big Apple is the biggest city in the US in terms of population. The famous city is one of the most expensive cities in the world. They have 8.18 million at least in number which is more than double that of Los Angeles. New York is considered the premiere gateway for immigration and the hub for global opportunity; many continue to flock to the city every year.
There you have it our list of the 12 biggest cities in the US by population, expect these numbers to continue to increase over time.
