Biggest Cities in South Carolina

Top 100 Biggest Cities In South Carolina (1840 Census)

Rank	City	1840 Population
1	Charleston	29,261
2	Columbia	4,340

View Biggest South Carolina Cities From Different Years

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What was the largest city in South Carolina in 1840?

In 1840, the largest city in South Carolina was Charleston, with a population of 29,261. The second largest city is Columbia, with a population of 4,340.