Biggest Cities in Kentucky - 1860 Census Data

Top 100 Biggest Cities In Kentucky (1860 Census)

Rank	City	1860 Population	Growth Rate (Annual)
1	Louisville	68,033	4.6%
2	Covington	16,471	5.8%
3	Newport	10,046	–

View Biggest Kentucky Cities From Different Years

1800s	1840 1850 1860 1870 1880 1890
1900s	1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990
2000s	2000 2010 2020 2022

What was the largest city in Kentucky in 1860?

In 1860, the largest city in Kentucky was Louisville/Jefferson County, with a population of 68,033. The second largest city is Covington, with a population of 16,471.