Missouri Gazetteer
| Name | County | Total Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | City of Kansas City | Jackson | 517,971 |
| 2. | City of Saint Louis | St. Louis (city) | 297,651 |
| 3. | City of Springfield | Greene | 171,589 |
| 4. | City of Columbia | Boone | 128,688 |
| 5. | City of Independence | Jackson | 123,646 |
| 6. | City of Lee's Summit | Jackson | 103,771 |
| 7. | City of O'Fallon | St. Charles | 93,589 |
| 8. | City of Saint Charles | St. Charles | 72,649 |
| 9. | City of Saint Joseph | Buchanan | 71,929 |
| 10. | City of Saint Peters | St. Charles | 58,973 |
| 11. | City of Blue Springs | Jackson | 58,693 |
| 12. | City of Florissant | St. Louis | 52,105 |
| 13. | City of Joplin | Jasper | 52,080 |
| 14. | City of Chesterfield | St. Louis | 50,671 |
| 15. | City of Wentzville | St. Charles | 46,166 |
| 16. | City of Jefferson City | Cole | 43,206 |
| 17. | City of Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau | 39,841 |
| 18. | Oakville Census Designated Place | St. Louis | 35,970 |
| 19. | City of Wildwood | St. Louis | 35,379 |
| 20. | City of University City | St. Louis | 35,088 |
