Norwalk Population 2026

Norwalk has a population of 16,827, making it the #2786 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 523× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,827

Rank in United States

#2786

Coordinates

41.24°N, 82.62°W

~219 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

542 km

337 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 Norwalk

Sandusky25,212 people · ~24 km away
Lorain63,647 people · ~43 km away
Fremont16,297 people · ~44 km away
Elyria53,775 people · ~45 km away
Ashland20,317 people · ~48 km away
Tiffin17,687 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Norwalk?

Norwalk has a population of 16,827 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2786 biggest city in United States.

What state is Norwalk in?

Norwalk is located in Ohio, United States.

Is Norwalk the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 542 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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