Did the north or south have the advantage in population in 1860?

In 1860, the North had a significant advantage in population compared to the South. The Northern states had a population of approximately 22 million people, while the Southern states had around 9 million, of which about 3.5 million were enslaved individuals. This demographic disparity provided the North with a larger pool of soldiers and laborers, contributing to its advantages during the Civil War.