Yuma County, Arizona's estimated 2024 population is 217,568 with a growth rate of 2.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Yuma County, Arizona is the 6th largest county in Arizona. The 2010 population was 197,148 and has seen a growth of 10.36% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 239,303 | 4,347 | 1.85% |
| 2028 | 234,956 | 4,347 | 1.89% |
| 2027 | 230,609 | 4,347 | 1.92% |
| 2026 | 226,262 | 4,347 | 1.96% |
| 2025 | 221,915 | 4,347 | 2% |
| 2024 | 217,568 | 4,347 | 2.04% |
| 2023 | 213,221 | 4,347 | 2.08% |
| 2022 | 208,874 | 1,590 | 0.77% |
| 2021 | 207,284 | 1,625 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 205,659 | -8,523 | -3.98% |
| 2019 | 214,182 | 2,937 | 1.39% |
| 2018 | 211,245 | 2,001 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 209,244 | 2,082 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 207,162 | 1,975 | 0.96% |
| 2015 | 205,187 | 1,123 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 204,064 | 1,617 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 202,447 | -73 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 202,520 | -361 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 202,881 | 5,733 | 2.91% |
| 2010 | 197,148 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 106,895 | 16,341 | 18.05% |
| 1980 | 90,554 | 29,727 | 48.87% |
| 1970 | 60,827 | 14,592 | 31.56% |
| 1960 | 46,235 | 18,229 | 65.09% |
| 1950 | 28,006 | 8,680 | 44.91% |
| 1940 | 19,326 | 1,510 | 8.48% |
| 1930 | 17,816 | 2,912 | 19.54% |
| 1920 | 14,904 | 7,171 | 92.73% |
| 1910 | 7,733 | 3,588 | 86.56% |
| 1900 | 4,145 | 1,474 | 55.19% |
| 1890 | 2,671 | -544 | -16.92% |
| 1880 | 3,215 | 1,594 | 98.33% |
| 1870 | 1,621 | -237,682 | -99.32% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118,769 | 58.11% |
| Two or more races | 52,679 | 25.78% |
| Other race | 23,954 | 11.72% |
| Black or African American | 3,969 | 1.94% |
| Native American | 2,662 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 2,254 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 87 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 74,678 | 2.65 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Married | 38,208 | 3.18 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Non Family | 20,364 | 1.19 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Female | 11,336 | 3.37 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Male | 4,770 | 2.86 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
69.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14,952 | 11.38% |
| Associates Degree | 11,173 | 8.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,038 | 10.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,532 | 5.73% |
| High School Graduate | 34,719 | 26.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16,321 | 12.43% |
| Some College | 32,600 | 24.82% |
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 | 75,560 | 49,052 | 8,732 |
| White | 48,414 | 44,705 | 10,948 |
| 2+ Races | 28,687 | 19,410 | 4,054 |
| Other Race | 14,507 | 10,105 | 1,133 |
| Black | 2,714 | 2,421 | 789 |
| Native American | 1,802 | 1,261 | 179 |
| Asian | 1,756 | 1,495 | 620 |
| Islander | 87 | 87 | 23 |
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 35.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,893 | $58,566 | $42,968 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,028 | $90,483 | $56,545 |
| High School Graduate | $32,657 | $38,348 | $24,383 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,259 | $32,118 | $20,041 |
| Overall | $36,651 | $42,958 | $28,973 |
| Some College | $38,899 | $47,292 | $30,512 |
$36,651
Average Earnings
$42,958
Average Male
$28,973
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.98% of Yuma County, Arizona residents speak only English, while 54.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 130,607 | 25,741 | 19.71% |
| Multiple | 51,333 | 8,247 | 16.07% |
| White | 56,902 | 7,091 | 12.46% |
| Other | 22,862 | 3,770 | 16.49% |
| Native | 2,431 | 817 | 33.61% |
| Black | 3,256 | 503 | 15.45% |
| Asian | 2,100 | 186 | 8.86% |
| Islander | 59 | 8 | 13.56% |
17.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.57%
Male Poverty Rate
19.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yuma County, Arizona is Native, with 33.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yuma County, Arizona is Asian, with 8.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.03% |
| High School | 16.14% |
| Some College | 10.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.17% |
| Female Employed | 9.95% |
| Male Employed | 7.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,867 | $80,183 |
| Households | $56,439 | $74,377 |
| Married Families | $71,468 | $92,297 |
| Non Families | $34,400 | $51,480 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14,100
Number of Veterans
12,741
Male Veterans
1,359
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4,881 |
| Second Gulf War | 3,456 |
| First Gulf War | 3,194 |
| Korea | 1,450 |
| World War II | 127 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 4,942 |
| 35 to 54 | 3,015 |
| 65 to 74 | 2,747 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,855 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,541 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,005 | 12.24% |
| Hispanic | 3,002 | 3.3% |
| 2+ Races | 1,152 | 3.33% |
| Other Race | 900 | 5.21% |
| Black | 725 | 22.62% |
| Native American | 192 | 9.16% |
| Asian | 97 | 5.16% |
| Islander | 29 | 40.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
38.52%
Born in Yuma County, Arizona
75.27%
Native Born
24.73%
Foreign Born
12.66%
Non Citizen
12.07%
Naturalized
75.27% of Yuma County, Arizona residents were born in the United States, with 38.52% having been born in Arizona. 12.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.