In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
Population 2020: 293,905
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
Population 2020: 293,905
15th, Wisconsin capital: Madison
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
Population 2020: 293,905
15th, Wisconsin capital: Madison
Population in 2020: 264,030
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
Population 2020: 293,905
15th, Wisconsin capital: Madison
Population in 2020: 264,030
16th, capital of Idaho: Boise
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
Population 2020: 293,905
15th, Wisconsin capital: Madison
Population in 2020: 264,030
16th, capital of Idaho: Boise
Population in 2020: 234,576
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
Population 2020: 293,905
15th, Wisconsin capital: Madison
Population in 2020: 264,030
16th, capital of Idaho: Boise
Population in 2020: 234,576
17th, Virginia capital: Richmond
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
Population 2020: 293,905
15th, Wisconsin capital: Madison
Population in 2020: 264,030
16th, capital of Idaho: Boise
Population in 2020: 234,576
17th, Virginia capital: Richmond
Population in 2020: 232,055
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
Population 2020: 293,905
15th, Wisconsin capital: Madison
Population in 2020: 264,030
16th, capital of Idaho: Boise
Population in 2020: 234,576
17th, Virginia capital: Richmond
Population in 2020: 232,055
18th, Iowa capital: Des Moines
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
Population 2020: 293,905
15th, Wisconsin capital: Madison
Population in 2020: 264,030
16th, capital of Idaho: Boise
Population in 2020: 234,576
17th, Virginia capital: Richmond
Population in 2020: 232,055
18th, Iowa capital: Des Moines
Population in 2020: 217,891
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
Population 2020: 293,905
15th, Wisconsin capital: Madison
Population in 2020: 264,030
16th, capital of Idaho: Boise
Population in 2020: 234,576
17th, Virginia capital: Richmond
Population in 2020: 232,055
18th, Iowa capital: Des Moines
Population in 2020: 217,891
19th, Capital of Louisiana: Baton Rouge
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
Population 2020: 293,905
15th, Wisconsin capital: Madison
Population in 2020: 264,030
16th, capital of Idaho: Boise
Population in 2020: 234,576
17th, Virginia capital: Richmond
Population in 2020: 232,055
18th, Iowa capital: Des Moines
Population in 2020: 217,891
19th, Capital of Louisiana: Baton Rouge
Population in 2020: 216,701
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
Population 2020: 293,905
15th, Wisconsin capital: Madison
Population in 2020: 264,030
16th, capital of Idaho: Boise
Population in 2020: 234,576
17th, Virginia capital: Richmond
Population in 2020: 232,055
18th, Iowa capital: Des Moines
Population in 2020: 217,891
19th, Capital of Louisiana: Baton Rouge
Population in 2020: 216,701
20th, Utah capital: Salt Lake City
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
Population 2020: 293,905
15th, Wisconsin capital: Madison
Population in 2020: 264,030
16th, capital of Idaho: Boise
Population in 2020: 234,576
17th, Virginia capital: Richmond
Population in 2020: 232,055
18th, Iowa capital: Des Moines
Population in 2020: 217,891
19th, Capital of Louisiana: Baton Rouge
Population in 2020: 216,701
20th, Utah capital: Salt Lake City
Population in 2020: 213,367
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
Population 2020: 293,905
15th, Wisconsin capital: Madison
Population in 2020: 264,030
16th, capital of Idaho: Boise
Population in 2020: 234,576
17th, Virginia capital: Richmond
Population in 2020: 232,055
18th, Iowa capital: Des Moines
Population in 2020: 217,891
19th, Capital of Louisiana: Baton Rouge
Population in 2020: 216,701
20th, Utah capital: Salt Lake City
Population in 2020: 213,367
If the size of 1 million people is used as the dividing line for large cities, then among the state capitals of the United States, there are only a few that can be called large cities.
In the United States, sometimes the capital of a state is also the largest city in the state, such as Boston and Indianapolis are good examples. However, this situation is not actually common in the United States.
More commonly, a state's capital is not the most populous city in the state. For those living outside of these states, these state capital cities are often little known. How many people know that Lansing is the capital of Michigan? Shouldn't the capital be located in Detroit? In The Capital of the United States: Historical Geography, author Christian M. Montais noted that U.S. state capitals are usually elected by state legislatures, but some are elected by a vote of governors or the public.
Another noteworthy fact about state capitals is that very few state capitals are named after people. There are also a few exceptions, such as Washington, D.C., and Lincoln, Nebraska.
This article surveys the capitals of all 50 states based on the latest U.S. population data. In terms of total population, only one city ranks among the top 10 in the United States, and The capital of Arizona, Phoenix, has a population of 1.7 million, making it the only state capital in the United States with a population of more than one million.
In 1881 Phoenix (Phoenix) became a city, and in 1912 Arizona became a state.
In the United States, some state capitals are small, such as Montpellier with a population of less than 8,000; Pierre, South Dakota, has a population of less than 14,000; and Augusta has a population of less than 20,000.
Because in the United States, it is not taken for granted that the capital should be an economic center, an industrial center, a commercial center or a cultural center, and they exist more as administrative centers.
The reason is that although the state capital of the United States is elected by the state government or voters, in the United States, the construction of cities is mainly driven by the capital market, that is to say, the development of cities depends on private investment. Therefore, whenever the industry changes, such as technological upgrading, industrial migration or business model changes, the originally thriving city may decline in a few years with the change of industry, and the population will move out in large quantities. With this, new industrial patterns have risen in new cities, and populations have surged forward. In the United States, this kind of change is difficult to control by administrative means, because capital is the maximization of profits, and capitalists will not invest at the expense of economic benefits because of the state capital, so the demographic changes in American cities are also profit-seeking. It's not hard to see why U.S. state capitals aren't usually the most populous and largest cities in the state.
Of the 50 state capitals in the United States (see chart below), there are not many that have a population of more than 500,000 and are the largest cities in their states.
Here's data on the populations of the 20 most populous U.S. state capitals as of 2020:
No. 1, Arizona capital: Phoenix
Population in 2020: 1,703,080
2nd, Texas capital: Austin
Population in 2020: 988,218
3rd, Ohio capital: Columbus
Population in 2020: 922,223
4th, Indiana State Capital: Indianapolis
Population in 2020: 875,929
5th, Capital of Colorado: Denver
Population in 2020: 734,134
6th, Massachusetts capital: Boston
Population 2020: 710,195
7th, Tennessee capital: Nashville
Population 2020: 673,167
8th, Oklahoma capital: Oklahoma City
Population in 2020: 655,407
9th, Georgia capital: Atlanta
Population 2020: 523,738
10th, Capital of California: Sacramento
Population in 2020: 521,769
11th, Capital of North Carolina: Raleigh
Population in 2020: 481,958
12th, Hawaiian capital: Honolulu
Population in 2020: 342,933
13th, Minnesota capital: St. Paul
Population in 2020: 307,695
14th, capital of Nebraska: Lincoln
Population 2020: 293,905
15th, Wisconsin capital: Madison
Population in 2020: 264,030
16th, capital of Idaho: Boise
Population in 2020: 234,576
17th, Virginia capital: Richmond
Population in 2020: 232,055
18th, Iowa capital: Des Moines
Population in 2020: 217,891
19th, Capital of Louisiana: Baton Rouge
Population in 2020: 216,701
20th, Utah capital: Salt Lake City
Population in 2020: 213,367
If the size of 1 million people is used as the dividing line for large cities, then among the state capitals of the United States, there are only a few that can be called large cities.
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