Appleton Population 2026

Appleton has a population of 74,139, making it the #511 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Wisconsin. It is about 119× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Appleton (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

74,139

Rank in United States

#511

Coordinates

44.26°N, 88.42°W

~242 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,117 km

694 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Wisconsin

City	Population	Rank in United States
Milwaukee	563,531	#32
Madison	280,305	#74
Green Bay	105,207	#302
Kenosha	99,858	#325
Racine	77,742	#473
Waukesha	71,970	#529
Eau Claire	67,778	#569
Oshkosh	66,555	#587

Cities near Appleton

Menasha17,572 people · ~7 km away
Neenah25,792 people · ~9 km away
Kaukauna15,854 people · ~12 km away
Oshkosh66,555 people · ~28 km away
De Pere24,724 people · ~35 km away
Ashwaubenon17,176 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Appleton?

Appleton has a population of 74,139 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #511 biggest city in United States.

What state is Appleton in?

Appleton is located in Wisconsin, United States.

Is Appleton the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,117 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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