what is the largest u.s. state by area
Land area[change | change source] US states by water area. Alaska is the largest state in total area, land area, and water area. Despite being the second largest state, Texas is only 40% of the total area of largest state, Alaska. Montana is larger than every state it borders; only Alaska and Wyoming have a lower population density. Sunset on Lake Michigan. Michigan is second behind Alaska in water area.