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10 Largest U.S. Cities by Population
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What city has the largest population?
Coming in at 8.1 million people, New York is the largest US city. When we looked into further into the results, we were surprised at which cities made the list. In fact, we searched beyond the 10 largest US cities by population as defined by  2010 U.S. Census , and also looked at the 10 largest metro areas. Take a peek at the places with the largest populations and share the infographics below!
10 Largest U.S. Cities by Population
The data in the U.S. Census Bureau is reported from a national count and post-count survey. The areas reported are according to the Census cartographic boundaries. Here are the 10 largest US cities:
1.    New York City, NY – 8,174,959
It’s no surprise that  NYC  is the most populated city in America. New York is so big that it’s over twice the size of the next largest city! Along with being a global power city leading the way in finance, it’s also a forerunner in media, fashion, technology, and entertainment. Whether you call it the Big Apple, the Capital of the World, or the Empire City, you could join the 8.1 million residents who call it home.
2.    Los Angeles, CA – 3,792,657
While the 2010 census shows more people moving out of California than into the state (about 100,000 more,  actually),  L.A.  is still the second largest city in the country. If you’re into warm weather, entertainment, and sharing the city with 3.8 million people, the “Creative Capital of the World” might be the city for you!
3.    Chicago, IL – 2,695,598
The Windy City’s downtown area is one of the fastest growing in the nation – more than 48,000 people moved to downtown  Chicago  between 2000 and 2010. Along with being home to 2.7 million people, Chicago is also home to one of the world’s last free zoos!
4. Houston, TX – 2,096,661
Houston  is the largest city in the big state of Texas. If you’re looking for a city that is culturally diverse, you may be intrigued to know that there are more than 90 languages spoken among the 2.1 million residents.
5. Philadelphia, PA – 1,526,006
Philadelphia  is the second largest city on the East Coast (behind NYC), and the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. With historical landmarks such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, you’ll quickly see why 1.5 million people find this city such a fascinating place to live.
6. Phoenix, AZ – 1,447,617
Because the city has a total area of 517.9 square miles (about 2,797 people per square mile), the 1.4 million residents of  Phoenix  have plenty of room to move around! Perhaps a move to the Valley of the Sun will provide the city life you’re looking for without all the crowding.
7. San Antonio, TX – 1,327,556
Known for SeaWorld, Six Flags, the Alamo, and its downtown River Walk, the 1.3 million  San Antonio  residents have plenty to enjoy! The area also has a strong military presence – Fort Sam Houston, Randolph AFB, and Lackland AFB make up the Joint Base San Antonio.
8. San Diego, CA – 1,301,621
As the second largest city in California (behind L.A.),  San Diego is known for balmy weather, beautiful beaches, and U.S. Navy presence. No wonder more than 1.3 million people choose to live here!. If you’re craving sun, sand, and adventure, San Diego may be for you.
9. Dallas, TX – 1,197,792
According to this Business Journal  article , Dallas is the fastest growing metropolitan area in the nation, with a population of 1.1 million in 2010. Sources report that  Dallas  adds another person every four minutes and 10 seconds. Will you be the next person to move to the “Big D?”
10. San Jose, CA – 945,942
The “Capital of Silicon Valley” is seriously close to reaching one million residents, and we can see why!  San Jose gets 301 days of sunshine per year on average, so you can see why more and more people are moving to the city.>
Check out the infographic below to see how the 10 largest USA cities stack up. If you find it interesting, we’d love for you to share it with your friends!
More populations of U.S. cities​
Now that you know the top 10 largest cities in the U.S., check out which cities are close to reaching the one million mark: