Smallest Cities in Texas

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Texas

1 Hudson 5,017

2 Terrell Hills 5,050

3 Justin 5,068

4 Giddings 5,085

5 Port Isabel 5,098

6 Doffing 5,126

7 Hickory Creek 5,161

8 Breckenridge 5,182

9 Center 5,198

10 Nassau Bay 5,211

11 Brady 5,215

12 Sandy Oaks 5,227

13 Granite Shoals 5,247

14 Primera 5,282

15 Muleshoe 5,328

16 Brookshire 5,330

17 Rusk 5,332

18 Van Alstyne 5,378

19 Cameron 5,385

20 Sansom Park 5,387

21 Oak Point 5,395

22 Alvarado 5,424

23 Aledo 5,432

24 Atlanta 5,434

25 Wyldwood 5,436

26 Willow Park 5,447

27 Rockdale 5,455

28 Luling 5,486

29 Marlin 5,500

30 Sinton 5,513

31 McGregor 5,608

32 Bowie 5,617

33 Lavon 5,624

34 Yoakum 5,649

35 Kermit 5,681

36 Elsa 5,688

37 Hutchins 5,713

38 Livingston 5,728

39 San Leon 5,764

40 Parker 5,776

41 Slaton 5,811

42 Windcrest 5,815

43 Shady Hollow 5,821

44 Lakehills 5,872

45 Venus 5,874

46 Wilmer 5,876

47 Littlefield 5,886

48 Wake Village 5,887

49 Krum 5,896

50 Hempstead 5,899

51 Childress 5,964

52 Homestead Meadows North 5,987

53 Edna 5,994

54 Alpine 6,003

55 Everman 6,060

56 Doolittle 6,162

57 Bulverde 6,164

58 Bridgeport 6,174

59 Cameron Park 6,180

60 Wolfforth 6,189

61 White Oak 6,208

62 Crystal City 6,241

63 Briar 6,253

64 Gladewater 6,297

65 Crockett 6,318

66 Dripping Springs 6,322

67 Penitas 6,355

68 Salida del Sol Estates 6,356

69 Nolanville 6,372

70 Lindale 6,389

71 Gun Barrel City 6,408

72 Canutillo 6,422

73 Pecan Plantation 6,539

74 Olivarez 6,566

75 Carthage 6,568

76 Iowa Park 6,574

77 Keene 6,574

78 Burnet 6,630

79 Aubrey 6,637

80 Lackland AFB 6,650

81 Willis 6,693

82 Liberty Hill 6,706

83 La Feria 6,821

84 Mexia 6,867

85 Savannah 6,877

86 Silsbee 6,883

87 Sealy 6,933

88 Decatur 7,087

89 Seminole 7,097

90 Northlake 7,138

91 Gonzales 7,180

92 Belterra 7,190

93 Jasper 7,215

94 Kingsland 7,246

95 Lacy-Lakeview 7,247

96 Marble Falls 7,255

97 Highlands 7,339

98 Alamo Heights 7,443

99 Hitchcock 7,480

100 Camp Swift 7,505

The smallest cities in Texas (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Hudson has a population of just 5,017. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,017 residents, Hudson is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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