Biggest Cities in North Carolina

Top 100 Biggest Cities In North Carolina (1840 Census)

Rank	City	1840 Population
1	Wilmington	5,335
2	Fayetteville	4,285

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What was the largest city in North Carolina in 1840?

In 1840, the largest city in North Carolina was Wilmington, with a population of 5,335. The second largest city is Fayetteville, with a population of 4,285.