By 1790, the population of Philadelphia, the largest city in America, had grown to 42,444.
The current population New York City, now the largest city in the United States, is 8.53 million.
Philadelphia skyline
By 1790, the population of Philadelphia, the largest city in America, had grown to 42,444.
The current population New York City, now the largest city in the United States, is 8.53 million.
Philadelphia skyline