Chicago
edit•Population•
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1,698,575 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,185,283 | 28.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,701,705 | 23.6% | |
| 1930 | 3,376,438 | 25.0% | |
| 1940 | 3,396,808 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 3,620,962 | 6.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,550,404 | −1.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,366,957 | −5.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,005,072 | −10.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,783,911 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,896,016 | 4.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,695,598 | −6.9% |
Houston
edit| City of Houston Past censuses | ||
| Year | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 44,633 | 85 |
| 1910 | 78,800 | 68 |
| 1920 | 138,276 | 45 |
| 1930 | 292,352 | 26 |
| 1940 | 384,514 | 21 |
| 1950 | 596,163 | 14 |
| 1960 | 938,219 | 7 |
| 1970 | 1,232,802 | 6 |
| 1980 | 1,595,138 | 5 |
| 1990 | 1,630,553 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1,953,631 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2,099,451 | 4 |