Although, City's average attendance was down to 19,123, following a season which will go down in the annals as a poor home season, 195 matches being watched by a crowd of more than 20,000 and six by more than 30,000.
Attendances for Carling Cup and Johnstone's Paint Trophy matches were also up and gates are now at their highest levels for close to fifty years.
Football League Chairman Lord Mawhinney said: "These are another set of impressive figures. I would like to offer my appreciation to everybody that has gone to watch League football this season. Our competitions thrive on the passion and loyalty that fans give to their clubs.
"I would also like to congratulate League clubs on the efforts they have made to fill their grounds. On the pitch, they have provided another season of exciting, competitive football. Off the pitch, innovative community programmes have enabled clubs to engage better with people living locally.
"It is particularly encouraging that more families and young supporters are attending our matches."