Yuma County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Yuma County is located in Arizona with a total population of 207,685. It is the 6th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yuma County is 35.8 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yuma County is $60,417. This is 21% lower than the state median of $76,872. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $195,700. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $358,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Yuma County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 64.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.6%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (64.4% vs 31.0%). The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 32.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.6%.