As an expert in urban planning and demography, I can provide you with the most current information regarding the number of cities in the United States. The term "city" can be somewhat ambiguous as it can refer to both incorporated places and unincorporated communities. However, when we talk about the number of cities, we typically refer to
incorporated places which have a local government.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of the latest data, there are
19,354 incorporated places in the United States. This number includes cities, towns, and villages, all of which are legally incorporated and have their own local government.
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