Yuma is a city located in Yuma County Colorado. Yuma has a 2024 population of 3,383. Yuma is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -2.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,453 in 2020.
The average household income in Yuma is $61,893 with a poverty rate of 22.09%. The median age in Yuma is 31.9 years: 30.2 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Yuma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,656 | 77.14% |
| Two or more races | 660 | 19.17% |
| Native American | 65 | 1.89% |
| Other race | 62 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,286 | 2.63 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 700 | 3.15 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Non Family | 315 | 1.31 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 192 | 3.23 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Male | 79 | 1.73 | 0 | 100 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 3.12% |
| Associates Degree | 185 | 8.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 211 | 10.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 142 | 6.81% |
| High School Graduate | 635 | 30.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 422 | 20.24% |
| Some College | 425 | 20.38% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,293 | 1,293 | 353 |
| Hispanic | 727 | 305 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 264 | 84 | 0 |
| Native American | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 48 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,438 | $42,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $51,330 |
| High School Graduate | $35,584 | $37,152 | $25,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,210 | $0 | $15,605 |
| Overall | $35,116 | $35,839 | $30,341 |
| Some College | $49,674 | $55,238 | $42,083 |
$35,116
Average Earnings
$35,839
Average Male
$30,341
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.23% of Yuma residents speak only English, while 32.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,379 | 594 | 43.07% |
| Multiple | 660 | 481 | 72.88% |
| White | 1,856 | 135 | 7.27% |
| Other | 62 | 62 | 100% |
22.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.15%
Male Poverty Rate
19.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yuma is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yuma is White, with 7.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.82% |
| Some College | 9.26% |
| High School | 8.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 70.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.42% |
| Male Employed | 8.65% |
| Female Employed | 7.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,408 | $65,009 |
| Households | $46,314 | $61,893 |
| Married Families | $68,351 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,778 | $36,836 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
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
65
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 3.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
53.99%
Born in Yuma
76.21%
Native Born
23.79%
Foreign Born
23.79%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
76.21% of Yuma residents were born in the United States, with 53.99% having been born in Colorado. 23.79% 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 | 3,296 | -18 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 3,314 | -17 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 3,331 | -17 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 3,348 | -18 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 3,366 | -17 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 3,383 | -18 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 3,401 | -24 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 3,425 | -15 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 3,440 | -13 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 3,453 | -46 | -1.31% |
| 2019 | 3,499 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 3,492 | -9 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 3,501 | -26 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 3,527 | 6 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 3,521 | -52 | -1.46% |
| 2014 | 3,573 | 22 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 3,551 | 13 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 3,538 | -12 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 3,550 | 30 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 3,520 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,285 | 566 | 20.82% |
| 1990 | 2,719 | -105 | -3.72% |
| 1980 | 2,824 | -472 | -14.32% |