From 1860 to 1920, the population of New York City was overwhelming large. From 813,000 in 1860, the city had a population in 1920 of 7.9 million.
New Orleans, Louisiana had surpassed 200,000 in population by 1860, becoming the most populous city in the southern United States at that time.
In 1920, the population of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was approximately 9,000 residents. This figure reflects the city's growth during that time, as it was emerging as a key urban center in the region. The population would continue to increase significantly in the following decades, driven by economic development and migration.
In 1920, New York City had the largest African American population among all cities in the United States.
In 1860, the population of Des Moines, Iowa, was approximately 1,500 residents. By 1870, it had grown to around 3,400, and by 1880, the population reached about 10,000. By 1890, Des Moines experienced significant growth, with the population climbing to approximately 20,000. This period marked a substantial increase as the city developed economically and attracted more residents.
This is called a population increase.
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Some major events in New York City from 1900-1920 include the construction of the New York City subway system (1904), the opening of the Woolworth Building (1913), the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire (1911), and Prohibition taking effect (1920).
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According to Wikipedia, the population of New York City in 1860 was 1,174,779 people. Please see the links for details.
In 1860, New York City was the largest city in the United States.
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The population of New York City in 1860 was 813,669. At that time, New York City was only Manhattan. The sum of the populations of the Counties of New York, Kings, Queens and Richmond in 1860 was 1,175,674. There was no Bronx County until 1914. Before then it was part of Westchester County.