State index
Missouri cities in the launch dataset
Compare large Missouri cities by 2025 Census population, population momentum, and verified data-readiness notes. The current Missouri subset includes 2 large Midwest cities with a combined 2025 population estimate of 799,364.
State signal
Kansas City, Missouri has the strongest verified population-growth signal in this Missouri subset at +2.60% since the 2020 estimates base. Treat this as a starting point, then verify affordability, job, school, tax, safety, and commute tradeoffs.
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| City | Rank | 2025 population | 2020 base | Growth | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, Missouri | #37 | 521,220 | 508,012 | +2.60% | stable |
| St. Louis, Missouri | #80 | 278,144 | 301,349 | -7.70% | declining |