There’s liberal media, Liberty Island, Liberty Bell, and liberal cities.
But where are the most liberal cities in the United States?
Most lists use vibes to guess which city seems more liberal, but we have Saturday Night Science to back us up.
Specifically, we wanted to know the cities in America that have the highest number of liberal voters.
After analyzing the 100 biggest cities in America, it turns out Baltimore, MD is the most liberal city in America — not a huge surprise.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
The 10 Most Liberal Cities In The United States For 2024
If you’re wondering, Corpus Christi, TX is the most conservative city in America.
And to be clear, we didn’t form this list based on our own biases — we relied on the cold hard data.
The 10 Most Liberal Cities In The US For 2024
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Population: 584,548
Percent Democrat: 87.3%
More on Baltimore: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
The city has a crime problem, but the citizens of Baltimore are actively working to make their city better. Inner Harbor is beautiful, of course, but the city as a whole is crammed with interesting places to eat and shop. Some of the markets are excellent for people-watching as well as shopping.
Patapsco flea market! Seafood! Ram’s Head Live! Reasonable parking rates!
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Population: 851,036
Percent Democrat: 85.3%
More on San Francisco: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
You can do anything and everything you want and it offers something for everyone.
Taking a cruise on the Bay is great but seeing so many homeless people is bad.
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Population: 380,408
Percent Democrat: 83.1%
More on New Orleans: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
New Orleans is divine for art, music, food, history, architecture and more.
Avoid the tourist areas and you’ll be just fine.
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Population: 494,838
Percent Democrat: 83.1%
More on Atlanta: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
I try to not think about the crime level too much, although Georgia has had its share! Going to schools here were some of my most memorable moments! Between the best environments, wonderful friends and motivating teachers school is awesome!
The best thing that stands out about Georgia is the always growing to fit the needs of the people! Even though old buildings are being torn down, new and exciting buildings are coming up!
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Population: 227,171
Percent Democrat: 82.9%
More on Richmond: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
I live in Richmond,va. and with all that goes around this city, I do liv in a fairly nice part just west of the downtown. I also, being a photographer and musician as well, have been able to visit the small towns and backroads which are beautiful places and the people in these towns I have met through travels are very nice…
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Population: 298,018
Percent Democrat: 82.2%
More on St. Louis: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
The city area has a higher crime rate than the suburbs, but St. Louis is one of those cities that seems to exist mostly in the suburbs. Except for a renovated waterfront area and the ballpark, most of the attractions in St. Louis are in the outskirts of the city.
The Waterfront area is very pretty and has a neat amount of shops and the train station is very wonderful. St. Louis also has a great zoo. Navigating around the city is difficult, as the traffic and highway system is confusing.
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Population: 8,622,467
Percent Democrat: 82.2%
More on New York: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
IT IS GOOD EXPERIENCE FOR ME. I HAVE LEARN LOT OF THINGS IN THAT PLACE. WHETHER CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT WAS VERY GOOD.
IT IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE PLACE IN NEW YORK. NEW YORK IS AN AMERICAN CITY
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Population: 1,593,208
Percent Democrat: 81.4%
More on Philadelphia: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
I loved living in Philadelphia for four years. I lived in West Philadelphia while I attended university in the city. I walked, took taxis, and took public transportation to wherever I wanted to go.
South Street is extremely fun, with a happening music scene and the beautiful Magic Garden. 30th Street Station is convenient and is a nice study in architecture. Additionally, there is an excellent fusion food scene, as well as a great brunch scene.
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Population: 235,845
Percent Democrat: 80.6%
More on Arlington: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 465,517
Percent Democrat: 80.4%
More on Raleigh: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
How we determined the most liberal cities in America for 2024
Using Saturday Night Science, we created a list of the 100 biggest cities in America based on the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.
We then measured the voting record and MIT election data to determine which places lean the most leftward in their allegiances. We looked at:
- Percentage Of Votes For Democratic President In 2020
Because no centralized database contains voting data at the city level, we used county-level election results from the 2020 election. We assigned every city in a county the percentage of votes that went to the Democrats, effectively extending the county’s results to the city level. In cases where larger cities encompassed an entire county, the election outcomes accurately reflected the city’s political landscape.
For the majority of the cities on this list, that was the case.
Next, we ranked each city from 1 to 100 for each criterion, where number one was the most liberal.
The winner, Baltimore, MD, is “The Most Liberal City in America For 2024”.
We updated this article for 2024. This report is our tenth time ranking the most liberal cities in America.
Summing Up All The Liberal Snowflake Cities In The US
Well, there you have it, the big cities in America that have the highest number of liberals per capita, with Baltimore, MD ranking as the least conservative in the entire country.
The most liberal cities in the United States are Baltimore, MD, San Francisco, CA, New Orleans, LA, Atlanta, GA, Richmond, VA, St. Louis, MO, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Arlington, VA, and Raleigh, NC.
If you’re curious, here are some of the most conservative cities in America:
- Corpus Christi
- Oklahoma City
- Tulsa
For more reading, check out:
Most Liberal Cities In The United States For 2024
| Rank | City | Population | % Liberal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore, MD | 584,548 | 87.3% |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | 851,036 | 85.3% |
| 3 | New Orleans, LA | 380,408 | 83.1% |
| 4 | Atlanta, GA | 494,838 | 83.1% |
| 5 | Richmond, VA | 227,171 | 82.9% |
| 6 | St. Louis, MO | 298,018 | 82.2% |
| 7 | New York, NY | 8,622,467 | 82.2% |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | 1,593,208 | 81.4% |
| 9 | Arlington, VA | 235,845 | 80.6% |
| 10 | Raleigh, NC | 465,517 | 80.4% |
| 11 | Durham, NC | 284,094 | 80.4% |
| 12 | Boston, MA | 665,945 | 80.2% |
| 13 | Oakland, CA | 437,825 | 80.2% |
| 14 | Fremont, CA | 228,795 | 80.2% |
| 15 | Denver, CO | 710,800 | 79.6% |
| 16 | Newark, NJ | 307,355 | 77.3% |
| 17 | Madison, WI | 268,516 | 75.5% |
| 18 | Seattle, WA | 734,603 | 75.0% |
| 19 | Chicago, IL | 2,721,914 | 74.3% |
| 20 | San Jose, CA | 1,001,176 | 72.6% |
| 21 | Jersey City, NJ | 287,899 | 72.6% |
| 22 | Norfolk, VA | 236,973 | 71.6% |
| 23 | St. Paul, MN | 308,806 | 71.5% |
| 24 | Los Angeles, CA | 3,881,041 | 71.0% |
| 25 | Long Beach, CA | 462,293 | 71.0% |
| 26 | Santa Clarita, CA | 225,850 | 71.0% |
| 27 | Minneapolis, MN | 426,877 | 70.5% |
| 28 | Milwaukee, WI | 573,299 | 69.1% |
| 29 | Detroit, MI | 636,787 | 68.4% |
| 30 | El Paso, TX | 677,181 | 66.8% |
| 31 | Charlotte, NC | 875,045 | 66.7% |
| 32 | Cleveland, OH | 370,365 | 66.5% |
| 33 | Irving, TX | 254,962 | 65.1% |
| 34 | Alexander , TN | 684,103 | 64.5% |
| 35 | Memphis, TN | 630,027 | 64.4% |
| 36 | Indianapolis, IN | 882,006 | 63.6% |
| 37 | Urban Honolulu, HI | 348,547 | 62.5% |
| 38 | Sacramento, CA | 523,600 | 61.4% |
| 39 | Laredo, TX | 255,293 | 61.1% |
| 40 | Orlando, FL | 307,738 | 61.0% |
| 41 | Albuquerque, NM | 562,551 | 61.0% |
| 42 | Greensboro, NC | 297,202 | 60.8% |
| 43 | San Diego, CA | 1,383,987 | 60.2% |
| 44 | Chula Vista, CA | 276,103 | 60.2% |
| 45 | Pittsburgh, PA | 303,843 | 59.6% |
| 46 | Lexington-Fayette Urban County, KY | 321,276 | 59.3% |
| 47 | Louisville/jefferson County Metro Government (Balance), KY | 629,176 | 59.1% |
| 48 | Tucson, AZ | 541,033 | 58.6% |
| 49 | San Antonio, TX | 1,445,662 | 58.2% |
| 50 | Toledo, OH | 269,962 | 57.5% |
| 51 | Cincinnati, OH | 308,870 | 57.1% |
| 52 | Aurora, CO | 387,349 | 56.7% |
| 53 | Winston-Salem, NC | 249,571 | 56.2% |
| 54 | Buffalo, NY | 276,688 | 56.0% |
| 55 | Stockton, CA | 320,030 | 55.9% |
| 56 | Baton Rouge, LA | 225,500 | 55.5% |
| 57 | Houston, TX | 2,296,253 | 54.7% |
| 58 | Omaha, NE | 489,201 | 54.7% |
| 59 | Austin, TX | 958,202 | 54.4% |
| 60 | Portland, OR | 646,101 | 54.0% |
| 61 | Las Vegas, NV | 644,835 | 53.7% |
| 62 | Henderson, NV | 318,063 | 53.7% |
| 63 | North Las Vegas, NV | 264,022 | 53.7% |
| 64 | Enterprise, NV | 225,461 | 53.7% |
| 65 | Anaheim, CA | 347,111 | 53.5% |
| 66 | Santa Ana, CA | 311,379 | 53.5% |
| 67 | Irvine, CA | 304,527 | 53.5% |
| 68 | Miami, FL | 443,665 | 53.4% |
| 69 | Riverside, CA | 316,076 | 53.0% |
| 70 | Fresno, CA | 541,528 | 52.9% |
| 71 | Tampa, FL | 388,768 | 52.9% |
| 72 | Lincoln, NE | 290,531 | 52.7% |
| 73 | Chesapeake, VA | 249,377 | 52.2% |
| 74 | Virginia Beach, VA | 457,900 | 51.6% |
| 75 | Jacksonville, FL | 950,203 | 51.2% |
| 76 | Reno, NV | 265,196 | 50.8% |
| 77 | Phoenix, AZ | 1,609,456 | 50.3% |
| 78 | Mesa, AZ | 503,390 | 50.3% |
| 79 | Chandler, AZ | 275,618 | 50.3% |
| 80 | Gilbert, AZ | 267,267 | 50.3% |
| 81 | Glendale, AZ | 248,083 | 50.3% |
| 82 | Scottsdale, AZ | 240,537 | 50.3% |
| 83 | St. Petersburg, FL | 259,343 | 49.6% |
| 84 | Arlington, TX | 393,469 | 49.3% |
| 85 | Dallas, TX | 1,300,642 | 47.0% |
| 86 | Plano, TX | 284,948 | 47.0% |
| 87 | Garland, TX | 244,026 | 47.0% |
| 88 | Boise City, ID | 234,192 | 46.5% |
| 89 | Spokane, WA | 227,922 | 46.0% |
| 90 | Columbus, OH | 902,449 | 45.8% |
| 91 | Fort Worth, TX | 924,663 | 45.1% |
| 92 | Bakersfield, CA | 404,321 | 43.7% |
| 93 | Fort Wayne, IN | 264,514 | 43.3% |
| 94 | Wichita, KS | 395,951 | 42.9% |
| 95 | Colorado Springs, CO | 479,612 | 42.7% |
| 96 | Kansas City, MO | 505,958 | 33.2% |
| 97 | Lubbock, TX | 258,190 | 33.1% |
| 98 | Tulsa, OK | 411,938 | 29.2% |
| 99 | Oklahoma City, OK | 681,088 | 27.0% |
| 100 | Corpus Christi, TX | 317,804 | 23.7% |
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