Based on the latest available data from 2023, here are the 10 largest cities in the United States by population:
| Rank | City | State | Population | Change Since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | NY | 8.26M | -5.5% |
| 2 | Los Angeles | CA | 3.82M | -1.92% |
| 3 | Chicago | IL | 2.66M | -2.88% |
| 4 | Houston | TX | 2.30M | +0.65% |
| 5 | Phoenix | AZ | 1.65M | +2.33% |
| 6 | Philadelphia | PA | 1.55M | -3.13% |
| 7 | San Antonio | TX | 1.50M | +1.2% |
| 8 | San Diego | CA | 1.39M | +0.15% |
| 9 | Dallas | TX | 1.30M | -0.03% |
| 10 | Jacksonville | FL | 985K | +3.57% |
New York City skyline, home to over 8 million residents
Notable trends among these cities:
- Texas leads with three cities in the top 10 (Houston, San Antonio, Dallas)
- California has two representatives (Los Angeles, San Diego)
- Most northern cities (New York, Chicago, Philadelphia) experienced population decline since 2020
- Southern cities generally showed positive growth, particularly Phoenix (+2.33%) and Jacksonville (+3.57%)
Recent demographic shifts have been influenced by remote work trends and climate preferences, with warmer Sun Belt cities showing stronger growth patterns compared to traditional northern metropolitan areas
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