The United States of America is a multinational and densely populated state in the northern part of the American continent. There are at least 10 million-plus cities alone. It is worth finding out which American cities are the largest, what attracts tourists to them.
How many cities in the United States
The United States has the third largest population in the world. Wherein82% of Americans live in cities and suburban areas. In total, there are approximately 30 thousand cities andmore than 300 million inhabitants.
Several million people live in the largest cities at the same time:
- over 300 settlements accommodate over 100 thousand people;
- 10 cities are considered millionaires;
- 4 of them are home to at least 3 million people.
America is one of the most urbanized countries in the world.
What is the oldest city in the USA
The oldest city in America is St. Augustine in Florida. It was founded in 1565, the very first colonists arrived on the coast much earlier. More in 1513 here the expeditions of Juan Ponce de Leon, who was a satellite of Columbus, landed. In 1564 g. the Spanish were replaced by the French. They arrived at the mouth of the St. John's River and laid the foundation for Fort Carolene.
Not wanting to cede his lands to the French, Charles I sent his admiral to America. The Spaniards burned down the French fort and in its place laid the city of St. Augustine, in the Spanish version - San Agustin (the Spaniards arrived in these places for the second time on St. Augustine's day).
Important! Currently St. Augustine is one of the small provincial towns with a population of just over 13 thousand people.
The second oldest American city is the famous Jamestown in Virginia. It was founded by the British in 1607. It did not last long, until about 1699. The name was given in honor of King James I. Soon after its foundation, it became the capital of the new colony.
The largest cities in the USA
At least 100 thousand people live on the territory of 314 cities of the United States. But this is not the limit, more than 2 million people live in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston:
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New York
A city with a population of more than 8.5 million people... It is part of the largest metropolitan area in the world, located on the Atlantic coast in the state of the same name.
The first settlement on the site of the modern city appeared in 1624. A year later, the Dutch founded the town of New-Amsterdam, but in 1664 the British captured it and renamed it New York. The war began, after which in 1667 New York was officially handed over to the invaders. In return, the Dutch received the Suriname colony.
Los Angeles
A city in the state of California on the Pacific Ocean. Population - more than 4.5 million peopleand it is constantly increasing.
For reference! Los Angeles is the center of one of the largest metropolitan areas in America, "Greater Los Angeles", which has more than 17 million people.
It was founded in 1781 by the Spaniards, who named a small village, almost a village in honor of the Virgin Mary, Queen of Angels. Los Angeles received the status of a city only after 1850 after the end of the Mexican-American War. At this time, a little more than 600 people lived there, but this made it possible to consider the settlement as one of the largest in California.
After the construction of a road that made it possible to quickly deliver products produced by local farmers to other parts of the country, the number of residents is increasing. At the end of the 19th century, about 100 thousand lived in Los Angeles. At the beginning of the 20th century, it became the center of the film and aircraft industries.
Chicago
One of the largest financial centers in the country, the third largest city in the United States, with about 3 million inhabitants... Chicago is erected on the shores of Lake Michigan, Illinois. In the metropolitan area of the same name - "Greater Chicago" lives over 9 million people.
The first settlement was founded in 1674 by a French Jesuit. It became a city only by 1833 - at that time no more than 350 people lived here. By 1840, the number of residents increased more than 10 times. The Great Chicago Fire becomes the reason for the transformation of the settlement into the center of American architecture.
Important! It was in Chicago in 1885 that the first skyscraper in the United States was built.
Houston
Population - just under 2.5 million. Located in Harris County and is the center of the metropolitan area in which over 7 million. City of Houston became in 1836, named after the President of the Republic of Texas Samuel Houston. You May Also Like The population increased rapidly due to the construction of railways and the discovery of oil in the early 20th century. In 1840, Houston was declared part of the United States. For reference! The largest space center in the country is located in Houston, the expression “Houston, we have problems” is known all over the world. The average population density in cities with more than 100 thousand inhabitants is 1.593 people per 1 sq. meter with a median of 1.22 people per 1 sq. meter. Wherein: For example, the population density of East Los Angeles in the state of California, as shown by the map, is 6.5 people per square kilometer. meter, and the city of Brandon in Florida - 1.2 people per 1 sq. The most densely populated settlements are located in the central part and in the south of the country. Small cities in the United States with a population of less than 100 thousand people are: Charleston in South Carolina, Santa Fe in New Mexico and Park City in Utah are also considered relatively small. The percentage of the population in them is less. Data on the population in the most populous 50 cities in America can be found in the table. In addition to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston (described above), 6 more cities are in the Top 10 in terms of population, these are: Note! Austin and San Francisco are considered large, but the number of people living in them does not reach 1 million people, therefore they are not included in the Top 10. Popular tourist routes run through major US cities - New York and Los Angeles. New York is visited by 50 million travelers annually, they come to look at the theatrical stages of Broadway, Metropolitan, Time Square and brand boutiques on 5th Avenue. The city of Angels has a lot of entertainment. It is the center of the entire entertainment industry in the country. Malibu beaches, Disneyland and famous film studios attract crowds. The following are very popular: America is a colorful and densely populated continent that is in great demand among lovers of long-distance travel. The largest cities in the United States accommodate millions of residents and provide tourists with a variety of entertainment for every taste. It will take several months to see all the sights of New York alone; it will take years to travel around the country.
Population distribution in major US cities
List of small towns in the United States
50 most populous cities in the USA
Cities of america Density of inhabitants, thousand per 1 sq. km New York 10.6 Los Angeles 2.9 Chicago 4.5 Houston 1.4 Philadelphia 4.5 Phoenix 1.2 San Antonio 1.3 San Diego 1.5 Dallas 1.39 San Jose 2.2 Austin 1.19 Indianapolis 2.27 Jacksonville 1.78 San Francisco 6.6 Columbus 1.39 Charlotte 0.98 Fort Worth 1 Detroit 1.69 El Paso 1 Memphis 0.77 Seattle 1.67 Denver 1.5 Washington 3.7 Boston 4.9 Nashville 0.48 Baltimore 3 Oklahoma city 0.36 Louisville 1.59 Portland 1.7 Las Vegas 1.65 Milwaukee 2.3 Albuquerque 1.1 Tucson 0.91 Fresno 1.78 Sacramento 1.8 Long beach 3.5 Kansas City 0.56 Mesa 1.4 Virginia Beach 0.68 Atlanta 1.3 Colorado springs 0.76 Omaha 1.4 Roles 1.17 Miami 4.6 Auckland 2.1 Minneapolis 2.59 Tulsa 0.82 Cleveland 1.9 Wichita 1 Arlington in Texas 1.4 
Top 10 largest cities in the USA
The most popular cities for tourists
