Largest Cities
Population data based on 2010 census.
| Rank | City | Classification | Population | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City | City in multiple counties: Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass | 459,787 | Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri, as well as the anchor city of the state's second largest metropolitan area (the Kansas City Metropolitan Area). It is famous for its barbecue, jazz, architecture, and fountains. | |
| 2 | St. Louis | Independent city | 319,294 | St. Louis is the second largest city in Missouri, as well as the anchor city of the state's largest metropolitan area (Greater St. Louis). St. Louis is home to the Gateway Arch, the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, the St. Louis Rams football team, St. Louis Blues NHL hockey team, St. Louis-style barbecue, and St. Louis-style pizza. | |
| 3 | Springfield | City in Greene County and Christian County | 159,498 | Springfield, Missouri is the third largest city in Missouri, as well as anchor city of states third largest metropolitan area (the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Area). Springfield is home to the Texas League Springfield Cardinals. As well as the WTT Springfield Lasers. The main airport in and out of Springfield is Springfield-Branson National Airport which flies to 12 cities. | |
| 4 | Independence | City in Jackson County; suburb of Kansas City | 116,830 | Independence is the fourth largest city in Missouri, as well as one of two county seats in Jackson County. | |
| 5 | Columbia | City in Boone County | 108,500 | Columbia Missouri is the home of the University of Missouri | |
| 6 | Lee's Summit | City in Jackson County; suburb of Kansas City | 91,364 | ||
| 7 | O'Fallon | City in St. Charles County; suburb of St. Louis | 79,329 | ||
| 8 | St. Joseph | City in Buchanan County | 76,780 | ||
| 9 | St. Charles | City in St. Charles County; suburb of St. Louis | 65,794 | ||
| 10 | St. Peters | City in St. Charles County; suburb of St. Louis | 52,575 | ||
| 11 | Blue Springs | City in Jackson County; suburb of Kansas City | 52,575 | ||
| 12 | Florissant | City in St. Louis County; suburb of St. Louis | 52,158 | ||
| 13 | Joplin | City in Jasper County; | 50,150 | ||
| 14 | Chesterfield | City in St. Louis County; | 47,484 | ||
| 15 | Jefferson City | City in Cole County; | 43,079 |
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