Ypsilanti Population 2026

Ypsilanti has a population of 19,945, making it the #2385 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Michigan. It is about 441× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,945

Rank in United States

#2385

Coordinates

42.24°N, 83.61°W

~219 m elevation · America/Detroit

Distance to capital (Washington)

668 km

415 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Michigan

City	Population	Rank in United States
Detroit	645,705	#26
Grand Rapids	195,097	#131
Warren	134,056	#209
Sterling Heights	132,052	#215
Ann Arbor	117,070	#251
Lansing	112,644	#268
Clinton Township	99,753	#326
Flint	98,310	#333

Cities near Ypsilanti

Ann Arbor117,070 people · ~11 km away
Canton86,825 people · ~13 km away
Westland82,000 people · ~20 km away
Livonia94,635 people · ~26 km away
Farmington Hills81,330 people · ~33 km away
Dearborn95,171 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ypsilanti?

Ypsilanti has a population of 19,945 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2385 biggest city in United States.

What state is Ypsilanti in?

Ypsilanti is located in Michigan, United States.

Is Ypsilanti the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 668 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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