Biggest Cities in California - 1860 Census Data

Top 100 Biggest Cities In California (1860 Census)

Rank	City	1860 Population
1	San Francisco	56,802
2	Sacramento	13,785

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What was the largest city in California in 1860?

In 1860, the largest city in California was San Francisco, with a population of 56,802. The second largest city is Sacramento, with a population of 13,785.