Yuma is a city located in Yuma County Arizona. Yuma has a 2024 population of 101,964. It is also the county seat of Yuma County. Yuma is currently growing at a rate of 1.1% annually and its population has increased by 4.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 97,540 in 2020.
The average household income in Yuma is $80,348 with a poverty rate of 16.07%. The median age in Yuma is 32 years: 30.2 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
Yuma is located in Yuma County in the southwestern region of Arizona, where it serves as the county seat.
Yuma has a total area of over 121 square miles that is primarily land, with just 0.07% water. Yuma was not incorporated as a city until 1914.
The city of Yuma in recent years has held one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation. Yuma has seen steady population growth since it was settled in the late 19th century. However, recent estimates show that the population is only up 2% since the last census in 2010, indicating that growth is slowing significantly, with the high unemployment rates being a likely cause.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Yuma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55,770 | 57.9% |
| Two or more races | 21,137 | 21.95% |
| Other race | 14,293 | 14.84% |
| Black or African American | 2,153 | 2.24% |
| Asian | 1,891 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 1,028 | 1.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 36,290 | 2.58 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 17,709 | 3.14 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Non Family | 10,567 | 1.21 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Female | 5,492 | 3.3 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Male | 2,522 | 2.72 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,276 | 8.85% |
| Associates Degree | 6,945 | 11.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,669 | 12.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,447 | 7.46% |
| High School Graduate | 16,130 | 27.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,708 | 7.9% |
| Some College | 14,422 | 24.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33,673 | 25,399 | 4,409 |
| White | 21,773 | 20,511 | 6,481 |
| 2+ Races | 11,492 | 8,946 | 2,112 |
| Other Race | 8,272 | 6,296 | 563 |
| Asian | 1,403 | 1,247 | 573 |
| Black | 1,349 | 1,265 | 338 |
| Native American | 767 | 585 | 98 |
| Islander | 42 | 42 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,498 | $69,899 | $44,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,488 | $92,639 | $54,741 |
| High School Graduate | $34,017 | $39,056 | $25,764 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,435 | $32,984 | $19,258 |
| Overall | $40,468 | $46,659 | $32,291 |
| Some College | $40,950 | $51,341 | $30,291 |
$40,468
Average Earnings
$46,659
Average Male
$32,291
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.13% of Yuma residents speak only English, while 46.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58,704 | 10,132 | 17.26% |
| White | 28,069 | 3,912 | 13.94% |
| Multiple | 20,814 | 2,990 | 14.37% |
| Other | 13,660 | 2,049 | 15% |
| Black | 1,885 | 348 | 18.46% |
| Native | 933 | 242 | 25.94% |
| Asian | 1,775 | 135 | 7.61% |
16.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.19%
Male Poverty Rate
18.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yuma is Native, with 25.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yuma is Asian, with 7.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.5% |
| High School | 17.33% |
| Some College | 12.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.84% |
| Female Employed | 9.54% |
| Male Employed | 7.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,788 | $87,208 |
| Households | $59,312 | $80,348 |
| Married Families | $81,222 | $102,842 |
| Non Families | $37,826 | $57,787 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,932
Number of Veterans
6,046
Male Veterans
886
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2,189 |
| First Gulf War | 1,907 |
| Vietnam | 1,796 |
| Korea | 812 |
| World War II | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2,024 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,787 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,112 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,006 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,003 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,035 | 12.51% |
| Hispanic | 1,933 | 4.8% |
| 2+ Races | 707 | 5.14% |
| Other Race | 610 | 6.1% |
| Black | 356 | 23.06% |
| Native American | 131 | 14.87% |
| Asian | 64 | 4.19% |
| Islander | 29 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.47%
Born in Yuma
80.9%
Native Born
19.1%
Foreign Born
8.94%
Non Citizen
10.16%
Naturalized
80.9% of Yuma residents were born in the United States, with 39.47% having been born in Arizona. 8.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 107,494 | 1,106 | 1.04% |
| 2028 | 106,388 | 1,106 | 1.05% |
| 2027 | 105,282 | 1,106 | 1.06% |
| 2026 | 104,176 | 1,106 | 1.07% |
| 2025 | 103,070 | 1,106 | 1.08% |
| 2024 | 101,964 | 1,106 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 100,858 | 1,269 | 1.27% |
| 2022 | 99,589 | 1,333 | 1.36% |
| 2021 | 98,256 | 716 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 97,540 | -896 | -0.91% |
| 2019 | 98,436 | 996 | 1.02% |
| 2018 | 97,440 | 1,192 | 1.24% |
| 2017 | 96,248 | 1,066 | 1.12% |
| 2016 | 95,182 | 1,063 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 94,119 | 529 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 93,590 | 612 | 0.66% |
| 2013 | 92,978 | -711 | -0.76% |
| 2012 | 93,689 | -544 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 94,233 | 2,930 | 3.21% |
| 2010 | 91,303 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 77,515 | 22,592 | 41.13% |
| 1990 | 54,923 | 12,442 | 29.29% |
| 1980 | 42,481 | 13,474 | 46.45% |
| 1970 | 29,007 | 5,033 | 20.99% |
| 1960 | 23,974 | 14,829 | 162.15% |
| 1950 | 9,145 | 3,820 | 71.74% |
| 1940 | 5,325 | 433 | 8.85% |
| 1930 | 4,892 | 655 | 15.46% |
| 1920 | 4,237 | 1,323 | 45.4% |
| 1910 | 2,914 | 1,114 | 61.89% |
| 1900 | 1,800 | -105,694 | -98.33% |