Biggest Cities in Kentucky - 1870 Census Data

Top 100 Biggest Cities In Kentucky (1870 Census)

Rank	City	1870 Population	Growth Rate (Annual)
1	Louisville	100,753	4.0%
2	Covington	24,505	4.1%
3	Newport	15,087	4.2%

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What was the largest city in Kentucky in 1870?

In 1870, the largest city in Kentucky was Louisville/Jefferson County, with a population of 100,753. The second largest city is Covington, with a population of 24,505.