Yonkers Population 2026
Yonkers has a population of 201,116, making it the #122 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
201,116
Rank in United States
#122
Coordinates
40.93°N, 73.90°W
~25 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
350 km
217 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New York
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,804,190 | #1 |
| Buffalo | 258,071 | #82 |
| Rochester | 209,802 | #112 |
| Syracuse | 144,142 | #193 |
| Amherst | 122,366 | #235 |
| Albany | 101,228 | #318 |
| West Albany | 93,794 | #358 |
| Greenburgh | 86,764 | #409 |
Cities near Yonkers
- Mount Vernon68,628 people · ~5 km away
- New Rochelle79,846 people · ~10 km away
- Teaneck40,078 people · ~11 km away
- Fort Lee36,672 people · ~11 km away
- Greenburgh86,764 people · ~12 km away
- Hackensack44,834 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yonkers?
Yonkers has a population of 201,116 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #122 biggest city in United States.
What state is Yonkers in?
Yonkers is located in New York, United States.
Is Yonkers the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 350 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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