What was the largest city in Illinois in 1880?

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In 1880, the largest city in Illinois was Chicago, with a population of 503,185. The second largest city is Peoria, with a population of 29,259.

Rank	City	1880 Population	Growth Rate (Annual)
1	Chicago	503,185	5.3%
2	Peoria	29,259	2.5%
3	Quincy	27,268	1.3%
4	Springfield	19,743	1.3%

Top 100 Biggest Cities In Illinois (1880 Census)