| Rank | City | 1860 Population | Growth Rate (Annual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 813,669 | 4.7% |
| 2 | Brooklyn | 266,661 | 10.7% |
| 3 | Buffalo | 81,129 | 6.7% |
| 4 | Albany | 62,367 | 2.1% |
| 5 | Rochester | 48,204 | 2.8% |
| 6 | Troy | 39,235 | 3.1% |
| 7 | Syracuse | 28,119 | 2.4% |
| 8 | Utica | 22,529 | 2.5% |
| 9 | Oswego | 16,816 | 3.3% |
| 10 | Poughkeepsie | 14,726 | 2.5% |
| 11 | Newburgh | 12,578 | – |
| 12 | Auburn | 10,986 | 1.4% |
| 13 | Lockport | 10,871 | – |
| 14 | Schenectady | 9,579 | 0.7% |
In 1860, the largest city in New York was New York, with a population of 813,669. The second largest city is Brooklyn, with a population of 266,661.
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