| Rank | City | 1900 Population | Growth Rate (Annual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | 560,892 | 2.3% |
| 2 | Worcester | 118,421 | 3.4% |
| 3 | Fall River | 104,863 | 3.5% |
| 4 | Lowell | 94,969 | 2.0% |
| 5 | Cambridge | 91,886 | 2.8% |
| 6 | Lynn | 68,513 | 2.1% |
| 7 | Lawrence | 62,559 | 3.4% |
| 8 | New Bedford | 62,442 | 4.4% |
| 9 | Springfield | 62,059 | 3.5% |
| 10 | Somerville | 61,643 | 4.4% |
| 11 | Holyoke | 45,712 | 2.5% |
| 12 | Brockton | 40,063 | – |
In 1900, the largest city in Massachusetts was Boston, with a population of 560,892. The second largest city is Worcester, with a population of 118,421.
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