Major Cities in the United States map & data
There are 100 major cities mapped in the United States, spread over 56 states. The most are in Texas (6), California (6) and New York (5). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.
Major Cities by state
| State | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | 6.0% |
| California | 6 | 6.0% |
| New York | 5 | 5.0% |
| Alaska | 5 | 5.0% |
| Florida | 4 | 4.0% |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | 4.0% |
| Puerto Rico | 3 | 3.0% |
| Ohio | 3 | 3.0% |
| North Carolina | 2 | 2.0% |
| Virginia | 2 | 2.0% |
| Louisiana | 2 | 2.0% |
| Michigan | 2 | 2.0% |
| Washington | 2 | 2.0% |
| Alabama | 2 | 2.0% |
| Missouri | 2 | 2.0% |
| Tennessee | 2 | 2.0% |
| Kansas | 2 | 2.0% |
| Illinois | 2 | 2.0% |
| New Jersey | 2 | 2.0% |
| Maryland | 2 | 2.0% |
| Hawaii | 2 | 2.0% |
| Wisconsin | 2 | 2.0% |
| Oregon | 2 | 2.0% |
| Minnesota | 2 | 2.0% |
| Mississippi | 1 | 1.0% |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 1.0% |
| West Virginia | 1 | 1.0% |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 1.0% |
| Idaho | 1 | 1.0% |
| Nebraska | 1 | 1.0% |
| New Mexico | 1 | 1.0% |
| South Dakota | 1 | 1.0% |
| Georgia | 1 | 1.0% |
| Colorado | 1 | 1.0% |
| Utah | 1 | 1.0% |
| Wyoming | 1 | 1.0% |
| Nevada | 1 | 1.0% |
| Vermont | 1 | 1.0% |
| Montana | 1 | 1.0% |
| Iowa | 1 | 1.0% |
| South Carolina | 1 | 1.0% |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 1.0% |
| Arizona | 1 | 1.0% |
| District of Columbia | 1 | 1.0% |
| American Samoa | 1 | 1.0% |
| United States Virgin Islands | 1 | 1.0% |
| Maine | 1 | 1.0% |
| Delaware | 1 | 1.0% |
| Guam | 1 | 1.0% |
| Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands | 1 | 1.0% |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 1.0% |
| Kentucky | 1 | 1.0% |
| North Dakota | 1 | 1.0% |
| Arkansas | 1 | 1.0% |
| Indiana | 1 | 1.0% |
| Connecticut | 1 | 1.0% |
Notable major cities in the United States
- New YorkNew York · pop. 8336817
- Los AngelesCalifornia · pop. 3979576
- ChicagoIllinois · pop. 2693976
- HoustonTexas · pop. 2320268
- PhoenixArizona · pop. 1680992
- PhiladelphiaPennsylvania · pop. 1584064
- JacksonvilleFlorida · pop. 911507
- ColumbusOhio · pop. 898553
- IndianapolisIndiana · pop. 886220
- CharlotteNorth Carolina · pop. 885708
- SeattleWashington · pop. 753675
- DenverColorado · pop. 727211
- Washington D.C.District of Columbia · pop. 705749
- BostonMassachusetts · pop. 692600
- NashvilleTennessee · pop. 670820
- DetroitMichigan · pop. 670031
- Oklahoma CityOklahoma · pop. 655057
- PortlandOregon · pop. 654741
- BaltimoreMaryland · pop. 593490
- MilwaukeeWisconsin · pop. 590157
- Kansas CityKansas · pop. 495327
- AtlantaGeorgia · pop. 465835
- MinneapolisMinnesota · pop. 429606
- New OrleansLouisiana · pop. 390144
- HonoluluHawaii · pop. 371657
- BrooklynNew York · pop. 2560000
- San DiegoCalifornia · pop. 1423851
- San AntonioTexas · pop. 1547253
- MiamiFlorida · pop. 467963
- ClevelandOhio · pop. 381009
- RaleighNorth Carolina · pop. 474069
- MemphisTennessee · pop. 651073
- San JoseCalifornia · pop. 1021795
- DallasTexas · pop. 1343573
- TampaFlorida · pop. 399700
- San FranciscoCalifornia · pop. 881549
- AustinTexas · pop. 978908
- SacramentoCalifornia · pop. 513624
- El PasoTexas · pop. 681728
- OaklandCalifornia · pop. 433031
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in the United States?
This layer holds 100 major cities in the United States, the most of them in Texas. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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