Biggest Cities in Michigan - 1880 Census Data

Top 100 Biggest Cities In Michigan (1880 Census)

Rank	City	1880 Population	Growth Rate (Annual)
1	Detroit	116,340	3.9%
2	Grand Rapids	32,016	6.8%
3	Bay City	20,693	–

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What was the largest city in Michigan in 1880?

In 1880, the largest city in Michigan was Detroit, with a population of 116,340. The second largest city is Grand Rapids, with a population of 32,016.