U.S. Places that Start with Y (States, Cities, and Towns)

Below is the list of states, cities, and towns in 🇺🇸 The United States (America) whose name begins with the letter Y. You will also find some general information about each of them.

LocationTypeStatePopulation
YakimacityWashington97,000
YaletownIowa0.2
YamhillcityOregon1,100
YanktoncitySouth Dakota15,500
YantistownTexas0.3
Yates CitytownIllinois0.7
Yazoo CitycityMississippi10,000
YeadonboroughPennsylvania11,000
Yellow SpringstownOhio3,700
YelmcityWashington11,700
YeringtoncityNevada3,000
YorkcityPennsylvania44,000
YorktowntownIndiana11,200
YpsilanticityMichigan20,000
YrekacityCalifornia7,500

Yakima

Yakima is a city in Washington, known for its agricultural output, especially apples and hops. It was named after the Yakama people who originally inhabited the region.

Yankton

Yankton is a city in South Dakota located along the Missouri River. It was named after the Yankton Sioux tribe and is known for its historic role as a transportation hub in the region.

Yazoo City

Yazoo City is located in Mississippi and is known for its historical significance in the Civil War and for its agricultural roots. The city’s name comes from the Yazoo River, named after the Yazoo tribe.

Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti is a city in Michigan named after the Greek war hero Demetrios Ypsilanti. It is home to Eastern Michigan University and has a rich automotive history.

Yreka

Yreka is a small city in Northern California known for its historic gold mining past. It was named by gold miners in the 1850s and retains its historic charm today.

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