Missouri is a state in the United States that is located in the Midwestern region of the country. It is the 21st largest and the 18th most populated state in the US, with a population density of 33 people per square kilometer. Kansas is the most populous city in Missouri, with a population of over 467,000 and an area of 815 km2 with a density of 563 people per km2. Jefferson is Missouri’s capital and the state’s 15th most populated city, with 43,330 residents.
| Rank | Name | Population | Area (km²) | Density ( inhabitants/km²) | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | 467,007 | 815 | 563 | |
| 2 | St. Louis | 318,416 | 160 | 1,990 | |
| 3 | Springfield | 164,122 | 212 | 751 | |
| 4 | Independence | 117,240 | 200 | 581 | |
| 5 | Columbia | 115,276 | 165 | 658 | |
| 6 | Lee's Summit | 93,184 | 165 | 552 | |
| 7 | O'Fallon | 82,809 | 76 | 1,037 | |
| 8 | St. Joseph | 77,147 | 113 | 673 | |
| 9 | St. Charles | 67,569 | 61 | 1,070 | |
| 10 | St. Peters | 54,842 | 57 | 908 | |
| 11 | Blue Springs | 53,294 | 57 | 911 | |
| 12 | Florissant | 52,363 | 32 | 1,597 | |
| 13 | Joplin | 50,789 | 95 | 533 | |
| 14 | Chesterfield | 47,749 | 82 | 576 | |
| 15 | Jefferson City | 43,330 | 93 | 461 | |
| 16 | Cape Girardeau | 38,816 | 73 | 515 | |
| 17 | Wildwood | 35,787 | 172 | 206 | |
| 18 | University City | 35,148 | 15 | 2,314 | |
| 19 | Wentzville | 32,509 | 51 | 574 | |
| 20 | Ballwin | 30,498 | 23 | 1,302 | |
| 21 | Liberty | 30,096 | 74 | 389 | |
| 22 | Raytown | 29,510 | 25 | 1,148 | |
| 23 | Kirkwood | 27,596 | 23 | 1,161 | |
| 24 | Maryland Heights | 27,436 | 56 | 484 | |
| 25 | Gladstone | 26,157 | 20 | 1,218 |
