Missouri Gazetteer
| Name | County | Total Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | City of Kansas City | Jackson | 520,858 |
| 2. | City of Saint Louis | St. Louis (city) | 296,881 |
| 3. | City of Springfield | Greene | 172,818 |
| 4. | City of Columbia | Boone | 130,623 |
| 5. | City of Independence | Jackson | 123,133 |
| 6. | City of Lee's Summit | Jackson | 105,180 |
| 7. | City of O'Fallon | St. Charles | 96,582 |
| 8. | City of Saint Charles | St. Charles | 73,316 |
| 9. | City of Saint Joseph | Buchanan | 70,382 |
| 10. | City of Saint Peters | St. Charles | 59,673 |
| 11. | City of Blue Springs | Jackson | 59,337 |
| 12. | City of Joplin | Jasper | 52,512 |
| 13. | City of Florissant | St. Louis | 51,417 |
| 14. | City of Chesterfield | St. Louis | 50,890 |
| 15. | City of Wentzville | St. Charles | 47,368 |
| 16. | City of Jefferson City | Cole | 42,659 |
| 17. | City of Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau | 39,912 |
| 18. | Oakville Census Designated Place | St. Louis | 35,660 |
| 19. | City of Wildwood | St. Louis | 35,131 |
| 20. | City of University City | St. Louis | 34,707 |
