Yuma County, Arizona Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 6th-largest in Arizona

The population of Yuma County, Arizona is 207,685 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 6th-largest county in Arizona. The median household income is $60,417, the median home value is $195,700, and the median age is 35.8.

The population of Yuma County has grown 11.7% since 2010 (197,148 → 220,310), a +0.80% annualized rate.

Yuma County within Arizona · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

207,685

Population

+0.80%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$60,417

Median Income

$195,700

Median Home Value

Yuma County covers 5,514 sq mi of land at 37.7 people per square mile.

About Yuma County, AZ

Yuma County is a county in Arizona with a population of 207,685. It ranks #6 among counties in Arizona by population. The median age is 35.8, younger than the national median. The population is 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

The median household income in Yuma County is $60,417, below the US median of $74,580. 13.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $195,700, with monthly rent averaging $983. The homeownership rate of 70.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Yuma County reflects 16.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.9 minutes each way.

Yuma County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Yuma County had a population of 197,148 in 2010 and 220,310 in 2024, a 11.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 220,310 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.81%.

220,310

Population (2024)

197,148

Population (2010)

220,310

Peak (2024)

0.81%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	197,148	-	-	estimate
2011	202,881	+5,733	+2.91%	estimate
2012	202,520	-361	-0.18%	estimate
2013	202,447	-73	-0.04%	estimate
2014	204,064	+1,617	+0.80%	estimate
2015	205,187	+1,123	+0.55%	estimate
2016	207,162	+1,975	+0.96%	estimate
2017	209,244	+2,082	+1.01%	estimate
2018	211,245	+2,001	+0.96%	estimate
2019	214,182	+2,937	+1.39%	estimate
2020	205,665	-8,517	-3.98%	estimate
2021	207,743	+2,078	+1.01%	estimate
2022	209,538	+1,795	+0.86%	estimate
2023	215,448	+5,910	+2.82%	estimate
2024	220,310	+4,862	+2.26%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	48.4%
Black or African American	1.7%
Asian	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

35.8

Median Age

48.4%

Female

51.6%

Male

20.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.8%

5–9

6.7%

10–14

7.2%

15–19

7.0%

20–24

7.5%

25–34

13.9%

35–44

11.3%

45–54

9.6%

55–59

4.9%

60–64

4.8%

65–74

10.0%

75–84

8.0%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 20.7% · Seniors (65+): 20.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$60,417$-16,455 vs state
Mean household income	$77,603
Per-capita income	$28,918
Poverty rate	13.8%+4.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.1%
Employment-to-population	46.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.4%

Education & health care

10.1%

Agriculture

9.7%

Public administration

9.6%

Finance & real estate

9.6%

Construction

7.0%

Manufacturing

5.7%

Retail trade

5.4%

The largest employment sector in Yuma County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.7%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

78.4%

Public transit

6.7%

Work from home

20.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$195,700$-163,200 vs state

Median home value

$983

Median rent

70.0%

Homeownership rate

93,924

Total housing units

81.9%

Occupied

18.1%

Vacant

30.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

85.3%

With health insurance

92.9%

With broadband internet

35.9%

Foreign-born

9.5%

Veterans (18+)

13.3%

With a disability

45.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

76.6%

High School+

16.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yuma County, Arizona has a population of 207,685 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 6th-largest county in Arizona. Population density is 38 people per square mile.

The population of Yuma County has grown 11.7% since 2010 (197,148 → 220,310), a +0.80% annualized rate.

The median household income in Yuma County, Arizona is $60,417, with mean (average) household income of $77,603 and per-capita income of $28,918. 13.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Yuma County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (48.4%), Hispanic or Latino (3.1%), Black or African American (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Yuma County, Arizona is 35.8 years. Residents are 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

The median home value in Yuma County is $195,700 and median monthly rent is $983. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 93,924 total housing units, 18.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Yuma County, Arizona is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

Phoenix is among the largest cities associated with Yuma County, Arizona, with a population of 1,624,832.