Biggest Cities in Indiana - 1870 Census Data

Top 100 Biggest Cities In Indiana (1870 Census)

Rank	City	1870 Population	Growth Rate (Annual)
1	Indianapolis	48,244	10.0%
2	Evansville	21,830	6.6%
3	Fort Wayne	17,718	–
4	Terre Haute	16,103	–
5	New Albany	15,396	2.0%

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What was the largest city in Indiana in 1870?

In 1870, the largest city in Indiana was Indianapolis, with a population of 48,244. The second largest city is Evansville, with a population of 21,830.