Yuma County, Arizona Demographics 2026

Name: Yuma County, Arizona Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Yuma County, Arizona has a population of 211,741, the 6th most populous county in Arizona. The median household income is $62,876 and the median home value is $217,800. The poverty rate is 15.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Yuma County Quick Facts

Population 211,741

Median Household Income $62,876

Median Home Value $217,800

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Unemployment Rate 6.9%

Median Age 36.1 years

Homeownership Rate 71.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.8%

High School Graduation 77.5%

Cities/Places 19

Population 211,741 6th of 15

Median Income $62,876 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Unemployment 6.9%

How Yuma County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	207,685	211,741	+2.0%
Median household income	$60,417	$62,876	+4.1%
Median home value	$195,700	$217,800	+11.3%

Median Household Income

Yuma

$62,876

$79,964

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Yuma

$217,800

$394,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.6%

$25K-$50K 21.9%

$50K-$100K 34.3%

$100K+ 26.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

12.0%

$75K-$100K

14.6%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

6.0%

$150K-$200K

6.1%

$200K+

4.7%

Employment

6.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

52.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.0%

Renter 29.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $993/mo 19.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.6%

18-34

24.1%

35-54

21.0%

55-74

19.7%

75+

10.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 62 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Yuma County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Yuma	100,139	$65,482	15.5%	$230,000
San Luis	37,337	$59,400	18.1%	$224,900
Fortuna Foothills	28,896	$60,474	12.1%	$199,200
Somerton	14,574	$74,015	13.9%	$232,600
Avenue B and C	4,001	$44,240	19.8%	$14,700
Wellton	2,527	$58,470	8.2%	$55,600
Rancho Mesa Verde	759	N/A	0.0%	$186,100
Donovan Estates	507	$38,542	8.3%	$152,900
Gadsden	493	$43,535	34.9%	$155,800
Yuma Proving Ground	468	$72,712	0.0%	N/A
Wall Lane	374	$81,750	11.0%	$137,500
Tacna	353	$35,625	22.9%	$156,800
El Prado Estates	258	$46,075	34.9%	N/A
Orange Grove Mobile Manor	211	N/A	29.9%	$157,700
Dateland	206	$43,011	17.5%	N/A
Martinez Lake	89	$84,000	0.0%	N/A
Drysdale	66	$28,000	62.1%	N/A
Wellton Hills	49	$60,875	0.0%	N/A
Buckshot	45	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Yuma County is located in Arizona with a total population of 211,741. It is the 6th most populous county out of 15 in Arizona. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yuma County is 36.1 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. 10.5% 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 $62,876. This is 21% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $217,800. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Yuma County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 64.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.0%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 4.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (64.9% vs 31.4%). The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.5%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Yuma County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arizona and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Yuma County, Arizona?

Yuma County has a population of 211,741, making it the 6th most populous county in Arizona.

What is the median income in Yuma County?

The median household income in Yuma County is $62,876 with a poverty rate of 15.6%.

How many cities are in Yuma County, Arizona?

Yuma County contains 19 Census-designated places.