Northern America Cities by Population 2026

Northern America Cities Overview

Northern America is dominated by the United States’ major metropolitan areas, with New York standing as the largest city with 8.5M residents. Other major Northeast cities include Philadelphia (1.6M) and Boston (671.6K), which remain key population and economic centers.

The West Coast is anchored by Los Angeles (3.9M) and San Francisco (812.5K), while the Midwest is led by Chicago with 2.7M residents. The Sun Belt features several major cities, including Houston (2.4M), Phoenix (1.7M), and Dallas (1.3M).

Canada’s urban landscape is led by Toronto (3.4M), followed by Montreal (1.9M) and Calgary (1.7M). This pattern reflects Canada’s concentration of population in its southern regions, particularly along the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor.