United States

:For other uses, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation).

Largest cities

The United States has dozens of major cities, including 11 of the 55 global cities of all types — with three alpha global cities: New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

Related Topics:
Global cities - New York City - Los Angeles - Chicago

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The figures expressed below are for populations within city limits. A different ranking is evident when considering U.S. metro area populations (which would also include more of the global cities), although the top three would be unchanged.

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Note that some cities not listed (such as New Orleans, Louisiana; Seattle, Washington; Las Vegas, Nevada; Miami, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Boston, Massachusetts; and Washington, D.C.) are still considered important on the basis of other factors and issues, including culture, economics, heritage and politics.

Related Topics:
New Orleans, Louisiana - Seattle, Washington - Las Vegas, Nevada - Miami, Florida - Nashville, Tennessee - Boston, Massachusetts

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The twenty largest cities, based on the United States Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, are as follows:

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:See also: United States/Gallery of Cities

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