Top 100 Biggest Cities In New York (1840 Census)
|
Rank
|
City |
1840 Population
|
| 1 |
New York
|
312,710
|
| 2 |
Brooklyn
|
36,233
|
| 3 |
Albany
|
33,721
|
| 4 |
Rochester
|
20,191
|
| 5 |
Troy
|
19,334
|
| 6 |
Buffalo
|
18,213
|
| 7 |
Utica
|
12,782
|
| 8 |
Schenectady
|
6,784
|
| 9 |
Hudson
|
5,672
|
| 10 |
Auburn
|
5,626
|
What was the largest city in New York in 1840?
In 1840, the largest city in New York was New York, with a population of 312,710. The second largest city is Brooklyn, with a population of 36,233.