What was the largest city in Iowa in 1880?

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In 1880, the largest city in Iowa was Des Moines, with a population of 22,408. The second largest city is Dubuque, with a population of 22,254.

Rank	City	1880 Population	Growth Rate (Annual)
1	Des Moines	22,408	–
2	Dubuque	22,254	1.9%
3	Davenport	21,831	0.9%

Top 100 Biggest Cities In Iowa (1880 Census)