Missouri Gazetteer
| Name | County | Total Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | City of Kansas City | Jackson | 508,664 |
| 2. | City of Saint Louis | St. Louis (city) | 309,000 |
| 3. | City of Springfield | Greene | 169,088 |
| 4. | City of Columbia | Boone | 123,745 |
| 5. | City of Independence | Jackson | 119,214 |
| 6. | City of Lee's Summit | Jackson | 99,637 |
| 7. | City of O'Fallon | St. Charles | 91,545 |
| 8. | City of Saint Joseph | Buchanan | 75,199 |
| 9. | City of Saint Charles | St. Charles | 72,733 |
| 10. | City of Saint Peters | St. Charles | 59,402 |
| 11. | City of Blue Springs | Jackson | 55,484 |
| 12. | City of Joplin | Jasper | 53,349 |
| 13. | City of Florissant | St. Louis | 51,302 |
| 14. | City of Chesterfield | St. Louis | 48,207 |
| 15. | City of Jefferson City | Cole | 43,535 |
| 16. | City of Wentzville | St. Charles | 40,008 |
| 17. | City of Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau | 39,081 |
| 18. | City of Wildwood | St. Louis | 36,359 |
| 19. | Oakville Census Designated Place | St. Louis | 36,293 |
| 20. | City of University City | St. Louis | 35,468 |
