America's Largest Cities, According to U.S. Census Bureau

What we're showing

This chart shows the 15 most populous cities in the U.S., based on July 2022 data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Key takeaway

Just 9 municipalities have a population of over 1 million, though several others are closing in on the milestone.

Important Context

There are several different ways of calculating city population. For example, "city proper" only includes the administrative boundaries of the city, while "metropolitan area" encompasses adjacent urban areas. This ranking from Census Bureau is the former.

No matter how you measure though, New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago remain the top 3.