Biggest Cities in New Jersey - 1880 Census Data

Top 100 Biggest Cities In New Jersey (1880 Census)

Rank	City	1880 Population	Growth Rate (Annual)
1	Newark	136,508	2.7%
2	Jersey City	120,722	3.9%
3	Paterson	51,031	4.3%
4	Camden	41,659	7.6%
5	Hoboken	30,999	4.3%
6	Harrisburg	30,762	–
7	Trenton	29,910	2.7%
8	Elizabeth	28,229	3.1%

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What was the largest city in New Jersey in 1880?

In 1880, the largest city in New Jersey was Newark, with a population of 136,508. The second largest city is Jersey City, with a population of 120,722.