Canton Population 2026

Canton has a population of 71,885, making it the #530 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 122× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

71,885

Rank in United States

#530

Coordinates

40.80°N, 81.38°W

~323 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

427 km

265 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ohio

City	Population	Rank in United States
Columbus	913,175	#14
Cleveland	365,379	#52
Cincinnati	311,097	#62
Toledo	265,638	#77
Akron	197,542	#127
Dayton	135,512	#207
Parma	79,937	#458
Youngstown	64,628	#614

Cities near Canton

North Canton17,441 people · ~9 km away
Massillon32,252 people · ~12 km away
Green25,898 people · ~19 km away
Alliance22,055 people · ~26 km away
Barberton26,234 people · ~30 km away
Akron197,542 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Canton?

Canton has a population of 71,885 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #530 biggest city in United States.

What state is Canton in?

Canton is located in Ohio, United States.

Is Canton the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 427 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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