Trivia: What is the most populous state capital?
Raleigh, North Carolina
Phoenix, Arizona
Providence, Rhode Island
Atlanta, Georgia
The correct answer is Phoenix, Arizona
So why is this answer correct? : Arizona’s capital city Phoenix is the only state capital with more than 1 million citizens — in fact, over 1.7 million people call it home, making it the fifth-most populous city nationwide. Incorporated in 1881, Phoenix is also the fastest-growing city in the nation, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, increasing its population by 25,000 people between 2017 and 2018 alone.