14 Houston, Texas
When you look at population numbers across Texas, Houston is not only one of its largest cities but also one of its most diverse. There are more than 145 languages spoken by residents of this metropolis, which takes up about 655 miles in the southeast part of the state. By July 2021, statisticians say population numbers will surpass 2.4 million residents, with millions of visitors traveling to the city each year. It has the sixth-highest number of robberies when compared with other larger cities in the U.S. and experiences more than double the national murder rate. Between January of 2018 and June 2019, more than 13,000 people reported that they were victims of aggravated assault.
