After 1860, the population in the western United States increased significantly due to factors like the Gold Rush, westward expansion, and the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. States like California, which experienced a massive influx of settlers, emerged as populous areas. Additionally, territories such as Nevada and Colorado also saw population growth during this period. Overall, California became the most populous state in the West following the Civil War.
In 1860, the slave population in Tennessee was approximately 275,719.
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.
The 1860 US Census recorded 376,688 residents and the 1870 US Census recorded 442,014 residents.
The US Census of 1860 recorded 628,279 residents.
The estimated world population in 1860 was around 1.2 billion people.
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West Midland Railway was created in 1860.
West Riding Artillery was created in 1860.
Buck West was born on 1860-08-29.
West Baptist Church was created in 1860.
The total number of the white population of the upper south in 1860 was 4,464,501. The total number of the white population of the lower south in 1860 was 3,574,199.