Top 100 Biggest Cities In Virginia (1840 Census)

Top 100 Biggest Cities In Virginia (1840 Census)

Rank City 1840 Pop
1 Richmond 20,153
2 Petersburg 11,136
3 Norfolk 10,920
4 Wheeling 7,885
5 Portsmouth 6,477
6 Lynchburg 6,395

What was the largest city in Virginia in 1840?

In 1840, the largest city in Virginia was Richmond, with a population of 20,153. The second largest city is Petersburg, with a population of 11,136.

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