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Largest Cities in Missouri

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Missouri

1 Kansas City 508,233
2 St. Louis 293,109
3 Springfield 169,432
4 Columbia 127,200
5 Independence 121,944
6 Lee's Summit 102,583
7 O'Fallon 92,697
8 St. Joseph 71,542
9 St. Charles 71,048
10 Blue Springs 59,416
11 St. Peters 58,200
12 Joplin 52,218
13 Florissant 51,915
14 Chesterfield 49,591
15 Wentzville 45,734
16 Jefferson City 42,565
17 Cape Girardeau 40,047
18 Wildwood 35,168
19 Oakville 35,166
20 University City 34,655
21 Ballwin 30,835
22 Liberty 30,446
23 Raytown 29,593
24 Kirkwood 29,302
25 Mehlville 29,089
26 Maryland Heights 27,981
27 Gladstone 27,069
28 Grandview 25,821
29 Hazelwood 25,214
30 Belton 24,618
31 Nixa 24,131
32 Raymore 23,849
33 Webster Groves 23,771
34 Ozark 21,953
35 Sedalia 21,869
36 Old Jamestown 21,121
37 Arnold 20,884
38 Rolla 20,144
39 Affton 20,035
40 Warrensburg 19,437
41 Republic 19,233
42 Creve Coeur 18,643
43 Ferguson 18,350
44 Manchester 18,189
45 Spanish Lake 18,183
46 Concord 18,028
47 Farmington 17,999
48 Lake St. Louis 17,538
49 Kirksville 17,493
50 Clayton 17,282
51 Hannibal 16,825
52 Lemay 16,431
53 Poplar Bluff 16,243
54 Sikeston 16,231
55 Grain Valley 15,967
56 Overland 15,762
57 Jackson 15,532
58 Carthage 15,513
59 Fort Leonard Wood 15,317
60 Lebanon 15,157
61 Washington 14,948
62 Marshall 13,699
63 Moberly 13,634
64 Troy 13,467
65 Webb City 13,139
66 Dardenne Prairie 13,137
67 Festus 12,965
68 Jennings 12,900
69 St. Ann 12,865
70 Neosho 12,857
71 Branson 12,760
72 Fulton 12,611
73 Union 12,560
74 Eureka 12,371
75 West Plains 12,341
76 Crestwood 12,298
77 Town and Country 11,605
78 Mexico 11,487
79 Bridgeton 11,372
80 Bolivar 10,996
81 Kearney 10,696
82 Bellefontaine Neighbors 10,562
83 Maryville 10,556
84 Smithville 10,552
85 Excelsior Springs 10,502
86 Kennett 10,236
87 Harrisonville 10,002
88 Ellisville 9,908
89 Monett 9,734
90 Richmond Heights 9,179
91 Des Peres 9,145
92 Chillicothe 9,129
93 Sunset Hills 9,113
94 Clinton 9,047
95 Ladue 8,948
96 Warrenton 8,870
97 Pleasant Hill 8,853
98 Cameron 8,721
99 Park Hills 8,667
100 Murphy 8,566

The largest cities in Missouri represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kansas City leads with a population of 508,233, followed by St. Louis and Springfield. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. MO dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Kansas City's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. MO has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 17,282 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,219,918.

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