| Population (Peak) | Year | City | Current Population | % Correct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134,995 | 1950 | Albany | 99,200 | 100%
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| 580,132 | 1950 | Buffalo | 278,300 | 92%
|
| 220,583 | 1950 | Syracuse | 148,600 | 92%
|
| 332,488 | 1950 | Rochester | 211,300 | 88%
|
| 101,740 | 1930 | Utica | 65,200 | 72%
|
| 102,394 | 1960 | Niagara Falls | 48,600 | 64%
|
| 95,692 | 1930 | Schenectady | 67,000 | 64%
|
| 78,309 | 1940 | Binghamton | 47,900 | 56%
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| 41,023 | 1950 | Poughkeepsie | 31,500 | 56%
|
| 76,813 | 1910 | Troy | 51,400 | 52%
|
| 51,646 | 1960 | Rome | 32,100 | 48%
|
| 49,716 | 1950 | Elmira | 26,500 | 36%
|
| 21,255 | 1990 | Plattsburgh | 19,800 | 36%
|
| 34,350 | 1950 | Watertown | 24,600 | 36%
|
| 45,155 | 1930 | Jamestown | 28,700 | 28%
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| 34,817 | 1930 | Amsterdam | 18,200 | 16%
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| 36,722 | 1950 | Auburn | 26,800 | 16%
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| 23,626 | 1920 | Oswego | 16,900 | 16%
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| 26,443 | 1960 | Lockport | 20,800 | 8%
|
| 21,346 | 1960 | Massena | 12,400 | 4%
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