What were the largest cities in the North in 1860, just prior to the outbreak of the American Civil War?

1. New York City - Population in 1860 was 813,669
2. Philadelphia - Population in 1860 was 565,529
3. Brooklyn -Population in 1860 was 266,661
4. Baltimore - Population in 1860 was 212,418
5. Boston - Population in 1860 was 177,840
6. Cincinnati - Population in 1860 was 161,044
7. St. Louis - Population in 1860 was 160,773
8. Chicago - Population in 1860 was 112,172
9. Buffalo - Population in 1860 was 81,129
10. Newark - Population in 1860 was 71,941

    The only Southern city to compare was New Orleans with 168,675 citizens.

    Source: 1860 U.S. Census