Biggest Cities in Pennsylvania

Top 100 Biggest Cities In Pennsylvania (1860 Census)

Rank	City	1860 Population	Growth Rate (Annual)
1	Philadelphia	565,529	16.6%
2	Pittsburgh	49,221	0.5%
3	Allegheny	28,702	3.0%
4	Reading	23,162	3.9%
5	Lancaster	17,603	3.6%
6	Harrisburg	13,405	5.5%

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What was the largest city in Pennsylvania in 1860?

In 1860, the largest city in Pennsylvania was Philadelphia, with a population of 565,529. The second largest city is Pittsburgh, with a population of 49,221.