Most Populated Cities in Missouri
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Missouri based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Kansas City leads the ranking with a value of 508,233 and a population of 508,233.
The top three cities are Kansas City (508,233), St. Louis (293,109), and Springfield (169,432). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Missouri.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kansas City | 508,233 | 508,233 |
| #2 | St. Louis | 293,109 | 293,109 |
| #3 | Springfield | 169,432 | 169,432 |
| #4 | Columbia | 127,200 | 127,200 |
| #5 | Independence | 121,944 | 121,944 |
| #6 | Lee's Summit | 102,583 | 102,583 |
| #7 | O'Fallon | 92,697 | 92,697 |
| #8 | St. Joseph | 71,542 | 71,542 |
| #9 | St. Charles | 71,048 | 71,048 |
| #10 | Blue Springs | 59,416 | 59,416 |
| #11 | St. Peters | 58,200 | 58,200 |
| #12 | Joplin | 52,218 | 52,218 |
| #13 | Florissant | 51,915 | 51,915 |
| #14 | Chesterfield | 49,591 | 49,591 |
| #15 | Wentzville | 45,734 | 45,734 |
| #16 | Jefferson City | 42,565 | 42,565 |
| #17 | Cape Girardeau | 40,047 | 40,047 |
| #18 | Wildwood | 35,168 | 35,168 |
| #19 | Oakville | 35,166 | 35,166 |
| #20 | University City | 34,655 | 34,655 |
| #21 | Ballwin | 30,835 | 30,835 |
| #22 | Liberty | 30,446 | 30,446 |
| #23 | Raytown | 29,593 | 29,593 |
| #24 | Kirkwood | 29,302 | 29,302 |
| #25 | Mehlville | 29,089 | 29,089 |
| #26 | Maryland Heights | 27,981 | 27,981 |
| #27 | Gladstone | 27,069 | 27,069 |
| #28 | Grandview | 25,821 | 25,821 |
| #29 | Hazelwood | 25,214 | 25,214 |
| #30 | Belton | 24,618 | 24,618 |
| #31 | Nixa | 24,131 | 24,131 |
| #32 | Raymore | 23,849 | 23,849 |
| #33 | Webster Groves | 23,771 | 23,771 |
| #34 | Ozark | 21,953 | 21,953 |
| #35 | Sedalia | 21,869 | 21,869 |
| #36 | Old Jamestown | 21,121 | 21,121 |
| #37 | Arnold | 20,884 | 20,884 |
| #38 | Rolla | 20,144 | 20,144 |
| #39 | Affton | 20,035 | 20,035 |
| #40 | Warrensburg | 19,437 | 19,437 |
| #41 | Republic | 19,233 | 19,233 |
| #42 | Creve Coeur | 18,643 | 18,643 |
| #43 | Ferguson | 18,350 | 18,350 |
| #44 | Manchester | 18,189 | 18,189 |
| #45 | Spanish Lake | 18,183 | 18,183 |
| #46 | Concord | 18,028 | 18,028 |
| #47 | Farmington | 17,999 | 17,999 |
| #48 | Lake St. Louis | 17,538 | 17,538 |
| #49 | Kirksville | 17,493 | 17,493 |
| #50 | Clayton | 17,282 | 17,282 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Missouri?
Kansas City ranks #1 for most populated cities in Missouri with a value of 508,233 and a population of 508,233.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Missouri?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Missouri. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Missouri compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Missouri's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.