North Canton Population 2026

North Canton has a population of 17,441, making it the #2722 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 505× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,441

Rank in United States

#2722

Coordinates

40.88°N, 81.40°W

~354 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

433 km

269 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
Canton	71,885	#530

Cities near North Canton

Canton71,885 people · ~9 km away
Green25,898 people · ~10 km away
Massillon32,252 people · ~13 km away
Barberton26,234 people · ~23 km away
Akron197,542 people · ~25 km away
Alliance22,055 people · ~25 km away

FAQ

What is the population of North Canton?

North Canton has a population of 17,441 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2722 biggest city in United States.

What state is North Canton in?

North Canton is located in Ohio, United States.

Is North Canton the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 433 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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