Biggest Cities in Connecticut

Top 100 Biggest Cities In Connecticut (1870 Census)

Rank	City	1870 Population	Growth Rate (Annual)
1	New Haven	50,840	2.6%
2	Hartford	37,180	3.3%
3	Bridgeport	18,969	4.6%
4	Norwich	16,653	1.7%

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What was the largest city in Connecticut in 1870?

In 1870, the largest city in Connecticut was New Haven, with a population of 50,840. The second largest city is Hartford, with a population of 37,180.