Wooster Population 2026

Wooster has a population of 26,749, making it the #1756 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 329× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,749

Rank in United States

#1756

Coordinates

40.81°N, 81.94°W

~304 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

469 km

291 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 Wooster

Wadsworth21,860 people · ~30 km away
Ashland20,317 people · ~33 km away
Massillon32,252 people · ~35 km away
Barberton26,234 people · ~36 km away
Medina26,339 people · ~38 km away
Green25,898 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wooster?

Wooster has a population of 26,749 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1756 biggest city in United States.

What state is Wooster in?

Wooster is located in Ohio, United States.

Is Wooster the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 469 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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