Biggest Cities in Pennsylvania

Top 100 Biggest Cities In Pennsylvania (1840 Census)

Rank	City	1840 Population
1	Philadelphia	93,665
2	Northern Liberties district	34,474
3	Spring Garden district	27,849
4	Southwark district	27,548
5	Kensington district	22,314
6	Pittsburgh	21,115
7	Moyamensing township	14,573
8	Allegheny	10,089
9	Lancaster	8,417
10	Reading	8,410
11	Harrisburg	5,980
12	Easton	4,865
13	York	4,779
14	Carlisle	4,351
15	Pottsville	4,345

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What was the largest city in Pennsylvania in 1840?

In 1840, the largest city in Pennsylvania was Philadelphia, with a population of 93,665. The second largest city is Northern Liberties district, with a population of 34,474.