Missouri, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 6,151,548 inhabitants. The state was created 203 years ago in 1821. Its capital city is Jefferson City.
With bustling big cities, quaint small towns, and scenic natural wonders, Missouri charms visitors within its nearly 70,000 square miles. Home to over 6 million residents, the Show Me State serves up history, culture, and outdoor adventure. Top destinations include:
St. Louis - Renowned for the Gateway Arch, St. Louis tempts with blues music on Beale Street, the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, and free admission to the St. Louis Art Museum and Zoo.
Kansas City - Straddling the Missouri River, Kansas City dazzles with jazz and BBQ. The Country Club Plaza offers high-end shopping while museums like the Nelson-Atkins satisfy art lovers.
Branson - Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, Branson excels as a family-friendly vacation spot with live music shows, Silver Dollar City theme park, and outdoor recreation.
Hannibal - The boyhood home of Mark Twain, Hannibal delights literary fans with tours of Twain sites like the Mark Twain Cave. River cruises and wineries make it ideal for couples.
Springfield - Situated on Route 66, Springfield captures Midwestern charm as a historic crossroads. Visitors explore its Route 66 legacy, civil war history, and lively arts scene.
Whether seeking big city excitement or scenic small town escapes, Missouri delivers quintessential Midwest vacations for all interests.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Missouri.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Kansas City | The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. | Jackson | 495,327 |
St. Louis | The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. | City of Saint Louis | 315,685 |
Columbia | The most populous city in the state of Missouri. | Boone | 124,769 |
Independence | A city in Jackson County, Missouri. | Jackson | 116,774 |
East Independence | A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. | Jackson | 110,675 |
Lee's Summit | The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri. | Jackson | 101,467 |
Castle Point | A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri. | Saint Louis | 90,070 |
O'Fallon | The most populous city in St. | Saint Charles | 89,769 |
Saint Joseph | The most populous city in Buchanan County, Missouri. | Buchanan | 74,074 |
Saint Charles | A city in St. | Saint Charles | 71,761 |
Saint Peters | The most populous city in St. | Saint Charles | 58,043 |
Blue Springs | The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri. | Jackson | 56,547 |
Joplin | The most populous city in Jasper County, Missouri. | Jasper | 50,956 |
Florissant | The most populous city in St. | Saint Louis | 50,795 |
Chesterfield | A city in St. | Saint Louis | 47,570 |
Wentzville | A city in St. | Saint Charles | 43,109 |
Jefferson City | The capital of Missouri. | Cole | 42,708 |
Cape Girardeau | The second-largest city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. | Cape Girardeau | 41,588 |
Oakville | City in Halton Region, Ontario | Saint Louis | 36,143 |
Wildwood | City in New Jersey | Saint Louis | 35,460 |
University City | Suburb in St. | Saint Louis | 34,165 |
Liberty | City in Missouri, United States | Callaway | 32,418 |
Liberty | City in Missouri, United States | Clay | 30,450 |
Ballwin | City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States | Saint Louis | 30,094 |
Raytown | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States | Jackson | 28,816 |
Mehlville | Census designated place | Saint Louis | 28,380 |
Kirkwood | Suburb of St. | Saint Louis | 27,866 |
Gladstone | City in Missouri, USA | Clay | 27,677 |
Maryland Heights | City in Missouri, United States | Saint Louis | 26,895 |
Hazelwood | Suburb city of St. | Saint Louis | 25,042 |
Grandview | City in Washington, United States | Jackson | 24,711 |
Belton | City in Texas, USA | Cass | 23,793 |
Nixa | City in Christian County, Missouri | Christian | 23,330 |
Webster Groves | City in Missouri | Saint Louis | 22,896 |
Raymore | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States | Cass | 22,532 |
Sedalia | City in Missouri | Pettis | 21,684 |
Arnold | City in Missouri | Jefferson | 21,145 |
Ozark | City in Alabama | Christian | 21,052 |
Warrensburg | City in Missouri | Johnson | 20,539 |
Ferguson | Town in St. | Saint Louis | 20,457 |
Rolla | City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States | Phelps | 20,437 |
Affton | Census designated place | Saint Louis | 20,307 |
Spanish Lake | Census designated place | Saint Louis | 19,650 |
Farmington | City in St. | Saint Francois | 18,674 |
Creve Coeur | City in St. | Saint Louis | 18,624 |
Manchester | City in Missouri | Saint Louis | 18,081 |
Kirksville | City in Adair County, Missouri, United States | Adair | 17,653 |
Republic | Form of government where the head of state is elected | Greene | 17,481 |
Hannibal | City in Missouri, USA | Marion | 17,246 |
Lake Saint Louis | City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States | Saint Charles | 17,186 |
Poplar Bluff | City in Butler County in Southeast Missouri, United States | Butler | 16,807 |
Clayton | Inner-ring suburb of St. | Saint Louis | 16,775 |
Lemay | Census designated place | Saint Louis | 16,645 |
Sikeston | City in Scott County, Missouri, United States | Scott | 15,968 |
Overland | City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States | Saint Louis | 15,502 |
Lebanon | City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States | Laclede | 14,881 |
Grain Valley | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States | Jackson | 14,827 |
Carthage | City in Missouri | Jasper | 14,732 |
Jackson | City in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States | Cape Girardeau | 14,699 |
Jennings | City in St. | Saint Louis | 14,644 |
Washington | City in Franklin County, Missouri | Franklin | 14,243 |
Moberly | City in Randolph County, Missouri, United States | Randolph | 13,512 |
Dardenne Prairie | City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States | Saint Charles | 13,397 |
Troy | City in Lincoln County, Montana, USA | Lincoln | 13,341 |
Marshall | City in Missouri, USA | Saline | 12,885 |
Saint Ann | City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States | Saint Louis | 12,583 |
Fulton | City in and county seat of Callaway County, Missouri | Callaway | 12,549 |
West Plains | City in Missouri, United States | Howell | 12,383 |
Webb City | City in Missouri | Jasper | 12,134 |
Neosho | City in Newton County, Missouri, United States | Newton | 12,116 |
Festus | City in Missouri | Jefferson | 12,114 |
Union | City in and county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States | Franklin | 12,094 |
Crestwood | City in Missouri | Saint Louis | 11,833 |
Excelsior Springs | City in Clay County, Missouri, United States | Clay | 11,833 |
Branson | Town in Taney County, Missouri, USA | Taney | 11,687 |
Mexico | City in and county seat of Audrain County, Missouri | Audrain | 11,530 |
Maryville | City in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States | Nodaway | 11,530 |
Bridgeton | City in St. | Saint Louis | 11,498 |
Eureka | City located in St. | Perry | 11,323 |
Bolivar | State of Venezuela | Polk | 11,196 |
Kearney | City in Clay County, Missouri, United States | Clay | 11,155 |
Town and Country | City in St. | Saint Louis | 11,140 |
Smithville | City in Tennessee | Clay | 11,011 |
Bellefontaine Neighbors | City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States | Saint Louis | 10,297 |
Harrisonville | City in Cass County, Missouri, United States | Cass | 10,086 |
Kennett | City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States | Dunklin | 10,034 |
Ellisville | City in Mississippi, United States | Saint Louis | 9,848 |
Monett | City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States | Lawrence | 9,161 |
Clinton | City in Missouri, United States | Henry | 9,043 |
Chillicothe | City in Missouri | Livingston | 8,915 |
Warrenton | City in Warren County, Missouri, United States | Warren | 8,913 |
Berkeley | Suburb of St. | Saint Louis | 8,892 |
Richmond Heights | City of Missouri, United States of America | Saint Louis | 8,775 |
Pleasant Hill | Human settlement in Cass County, Missouri, United States of America | Cass | 8,740 |
Des Peres | City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States | Saint Louis | 8,724 |
Ladue | City in Missouri | Saint Louis | 8,614 |
Perryville | City in Missouri, United States | Perry | 8,540 |
Park Hills | City in St. | Saint Francois | 8,506 |
Sunset Hills | City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States | Saint Louis | 8,448 |
Oak Grove | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States | Jackson | 8,437 |