Yuma County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Yuma County is located in Colorado with a total population of 9,921. It is the 38th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yuma County is 39.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yuma County is $60,051. This is 35% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 60% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $215,600. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Yuma County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.8%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.8%.