Biggest Cities in California - 1880 Census Data

Top 100 Biggest Cities In California (1880 Census)

Rank	City	1880 Population	Growth Rate (Annual)
1	San Francisco	233,959	4.6%
2	Oakland	34,555	–
3	Sacramento	21,420	2.8%

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What was the largest city in California in 1880?

In 1880, the largest city in California was San Francisco, with a population of 233,959. The second largest city is Oakland, with a population of 34,555.