Alliance, Ohio

Alliance, Ohio
Glamorgan Castle
Nickname: 
Carnation City
Interactive map of Alliance, Ohio
Alliance
Alliance
Coordinates: 40°54′33″N 81°08′21″W / 40.90917°N 81.13917°W / 40.90917; -81.13917
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountiesStark, Mahoning
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorAndrew Grove (R)
 • Council PresidentArthur Garnes
Area
 • Total
9.06 sq mi (23.46 km2)
 • Land9.01 sq mi (23.34 km2)
 • Water0.046 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation
1,181 ft (360 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
21,672
 • Estimate 
(2023)
21,525
 • Density2,404.9/sq mi (928.52/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
44601
Area codes330, 234
FIPS code39-01420
GNIS feature ID1086972
Websitewww.cityofalliance.com

Alliance is a city in Stark County, Ohio, United States. The population was 21,672 at the 2020 census. It was established in 1854 by the merger of three smaller communities and was a manufacturing and railroad hub in the 20th century. Alliance is associated with the state flower of Ohio, the scarlet carnation, and is known as the "Carnation City". The University of Mount Union, a private liberal arts college established in 1846, is located in the city. Partially extending into Mahoning County, Alliance is part of the Canton–Massillon metropolitan area.