Most Dense in Missouri

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Most Dense — Missouri

1 Clayton 6,885/mi²

2 University City 5,894/mi²

3 Glasgow Village 5,720/mi²

4 Maplewood 5,194/mi²

5 St. Louis 4,749/mi²

6 Glendale 4,701/mi²

7 St. John 4,621/mi²

8 Shrewsbury 4,394/mi²

9 Affton 4,384/mi²

10 Brentwood 4,180/mi²

11 Florissant 4,137/mi²

12 St. Ann 4,071/mi²

13 Webster Groves 4,022/mi²

14 Lemay 4,017/mi²

15 Richmond Heights 4,008/mi²

16 Mehlville 3,889/mi²

17 Manchester 3,609/mi²

18 Overland 3,590/mi²

19 Jennings 3,458/mi²

20 Crestwood 3,426/mi²

21 Ballwin 3,396/mi²

22 Gladstone 3,350/mi²

23 Concord 3,278/mi²

24 Kirkwood 3,192/mi²

25 Olivette 3,083/mi²

26 O'Fallon 3,034/mi²

27 Raytown 2,980/mi²

28 Ferguson 2,974/mi²

29 Sappington 2,880/mi²

30 St. Charles 2,818/mi²

31 Blue Springs 2,608/mi²

32 Grain Valley 2,592/mi²

33 Nixa 2,592/mi²

34 St. Peters 2,586/mi²

35 Black Jack 2,551/mi²

36 Spanish Lake 2,467/mi²

37 Dardenne Prairie 2,460/mi²

38 Bellefontaine Neighbors 2,400/mi²

39 Battlefield 2,372/mi²

40 Ellisville 2,267/mi²

41 Murphy 2,219/mi²

42 Oakville 2,214/mi²

43 Festus 2,194/mi²

44 Des Peres 2,117/mi²

45 Wentzville 2,105/mi²

46 Warrensburg 2,066/mi²

47 Lake St. Louis 2,051/mi²

48 Springfield 2,034/mi²

49 Farmington 1,897/mi²

50 Columbia 1,883/mi²

51 Creve Coeur 1,814/mi²

52 Arnold 1,811/mi²

53 Ozark 1,807/mi²

54 Grandview 1,753/mi²

55 Troy 1,744/mi²

56 Belton 1,708/mi²

57 Bonne Terre 1,664/mi²

58 Rolla 1,662/mi²

59 Berkeley 1,643/mi²

60 St. Joseph 1,624/mi²

61 Maryville 1,624/mi²

62 Kansas City 1,616/mi²

63 Lee's Summit 1,606/mi²

64 Hazelwood 1,572/mi²

65 Independence 1,564/mi²

66 Savannah 1,558/mi²

67 Chesterfield 1,558/mi²

68 Webb City 1,514/mi²

69 Valley Park 1,512/mi²

70 Washington 1,492/mi²

71 Carl Junction 1,490/mi²

72 De Soto 1,473/mi²

73 Kennett 1,462/mi²

74 Sedalia 1,455/mi²

75 Jackson 1,445/mi²

76 Old Jamestown 1,413/mi²

77 Union 1,382/mi²

78 Raymore 1,378/mi²

79 Marshfield 1,377/mi²

80 Joplin 1,371/mi²

81 Cape Girardeau 1,369/mi²

82 Odessa 1,363/mi²

83 Marshall 1,354/mi²

84 Bolivar 1,336/mi²

85 Oak Grove 1,322/mi²

86 Carthage 1,282/mi²

87 Chillicothe 1,280/mi²

88 Maryland Heights 1,279/mi²

89 Cameron 1,271/mi²

90 Barnhart 1,217/mi²

91 Kirksville 1,216/mi²

92 Cottleville 1,213/mi²

93 Poplar Bluff 1,203/mi²

94 Republic 1,195/mi²

95 Pevely 1,193/mi²

96 Jefferson City 1,180/mi²

97 Aurora 1,162/mi²

98 Greenwood 1,149/mi²

99 Eureka 1,109/mi²

100 Monett 1,107/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Missouri pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Clayton leads with 6,885 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Clayton has 6,885 people per square mile — that's roughly 11 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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