What was the largest city in Virginia in 1880?

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In 1880, the largest city in Virginia was Richmond, with a population of 63,600. The second largest city is Norfolk, with a population of 21,966.

Rank	City	1880 Population	Growth Rate (Annual)
1	Richmond	63,600	2.2%
2	Norfolk	21,966	1.3%
3	Petersburg	21,656	1.3%

Top 100 Biggest Cities In Virginia (1880 Census)