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US Cities by Population: Free Search & Excel Export
Search all 19,000+ U.S. cities and towns by population using the latest official U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Set a population range, sort the results and download the full list to Excel for free.
Find U.S. Cities by Population
Quick ranges
Choose a population range
Enter a minimum and maximum population, or pick a quick range, to list every matching U.S. city.
Cities are incorporated places (cities, towns, villages and boroughs) as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Populations are annual estimates, not census counts. Unincorporated communities (census-designated places) are not included.
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How It Works
How to Find U.S. Cities by Population
Get a complete, sortable list of cities in four quick steps.
Set a Population Range
Enter a minimum and/or maximum population. Both limits are inclusive and commas such as 50,000 are fine.
Or Pick a Quick Range
Choose a preset such as Under 100K, 50K to 100K, 500K to 1M or 1M+ to search instantly.
Sort the Results
Sort by city, state or population in either direction, and show 25, 50 or 100 rows per page.
Download to Excel
Export the complete filtered results, not just the visible page, as a ready-to-use .xlsx file.
About the Data
Official Census Data You Can Trust Download
Population figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (City and Town Population Totals, Vintage 2025), showing resident population estimates for July 1, 2025. These are annual estimates, not 2020 decennial census counts.
1/ Official Source
Data is downloaded directly from census.gov and validated before use. Searches never depend on a third-party API.
2/ Incorporated Places
Includes cities, towns, villages, boroughs and municipalities. Unincorporated communities (CDPs) and New England towns are not part of the Census city estimates.
3/ Always Up to Date
The Census Bureau publishes a new vintage each year, usually in May. The tool checks for updates automatically and switches to new data once it is verified.
Use Cases
Who Uses the US Cities by Population Tool?
From local SEO to market research, a reliable list of cities by population saves hours of manual work.
Local SEO & Geo-Targeting
Find cities of the right size to target with location pages, local SEO campaigns and geo-targeted ads.
Sales & Territory Planning
Build lists of target markets by population to plan sales territories, expansion and outreach.
Real Estate & Site Selection
Compare cities by size when researching locations for new stores, offices or property investments.
Research & Journalism
Quickly pull official population figures for reports, articles, school projects and analysis.
Data Projects & Lead Lists
Need more than population? We build custom data scraping solutions to enrich city lists with the data you need.
FAQs
US City Population Tool FAQs
Common questions about the data, coverage and Excel export.
From the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, City and Town Population Totals (Vintage 2025), with resident population estimates for July 1, 2025.
It is probably not an incorporated place. Unincorporated communities (census-designated places such as Urban Honolulu or Arlington, Virginia) and New England towns are not included in the Census Bureau annual city estimates. Hawaii has no incorporated places, so it does not appear.
The tool shows the latest annual estimate for July 1 of the vintage year, not the 2020 decennial census count.
Yes. The download includes every city that matches your range, in your chosen sort order, regardless of which page you are viewing, plus an About sheet describing the range, data year and source.
More than 19,000 incorporated places across the United States, including cities, towns, villages, boroughs and municipalities.
The Census Bureau releases a new vintage once a year, usually in May. The tool checks for new data automatically and only switches once the new file has been fully validated.
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up or account required.
No. It stores no personal data and sets no cookies. Your browser never contacts census.gov directly.
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