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Yuma

Arizona · 95,548 residents · 121.039 sq mi
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Yuma has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,183. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,300. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
95,548
+23%since 2000
from 77,515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
789 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+11%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
50K64K78K91K105K1990201020202024Yuma
2024100K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,183
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,374 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,679
+59%since 2000
from $16,730 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+32%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(36,784)
Black2.9%(2,220)
Hispanic / Latino45.7%(35,400)
Asian1.4%(1,086)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.7%(52,477)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(29,815)
Black2.2%(2,069)
Hispanic / Latino60.9%(58,220)
Asian1.9%(1,786)
Other3.1%(2,984)
Diversity Score65.4%(62,447)
Diversity Score
65
−3%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yuma, Arizona?

Yuma, Arizona has about 95,548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yuma, Arizona?

The typical household in Yuma, Arizona earns about $52,183 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yuma, Arizona expensive?

In Yuma, Arizona, the median home is worth about $152,300, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Yuma, Arizona?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Yuma, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yuma, Arizona?

About 16.7% of people in Yuma, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yuma, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Yuma, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40,625 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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