What is the most populated city in the US?

The 25 most populated US cities* are the following:

1. New York City 14. San Francisco

2. Los Angeles 15. Columbus

3. Chicago 16. Charlotte

4. Houston 17. Fort Worth

5. Philadelphia 18. Detroit

6.Phoenix 19. El Paso

7. San Antonio 20. Memphis

8. San Diego 21. Seattle

9. Dallas 22. Denver

10. San Jose 23. Washington DC

11. Austin 24.Boston

12. Indianapolis 25. Nashville

13. Jacksonville 26. Baltimore

27. Oklahoma City

* The above cities have projected populations based on the 2010 US Census. Therefore 27 cities are provided. This answer uses digression. Projected population figures are subject to change.