Top 100 Biggest Cities In Illinois (1860 Census)
|
Rank
|
City |
1860 Population
|
Growth Rate
(Annual)
|
| 1 |
Chicago
|
112,172
|
14.1%
|
| 2 |
Peoria
|
14,045
|
–
|
| 3 |
Quincy
|
13,718
|
–
|
What was the largest city in Illinois in 1860?
In 1860, the largest city in Illinois was Chicago, with a population of 112,172. The second largest city is Peoria, with a population of 14,045.