Census ACS · #228 MSA
Yuma Metro Area
The Yuma, Az Metropolitan Statistical Area has 207,685 residents. The median household income is $60,417 and the median home value is $195,700.
207,685
Population
38
People / sq mi
$60,417
Median Income
$195,700
Median Home Value
The Yuma CBSA covers 5,514 sq mi of land at 37.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
Economy & Income
$60,417
Median Household Income
$28,918
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Yuma metro's price level is 92.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $60,417 has the buying power of $65,171 in average-priced US metros.
92.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$65,171
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$60,417
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$195,700
Median Home Value
$983
Median Rent
70.0%
Homeownership
Education
76.6%
High School+
16.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
6.7%
Work From Home
20.9 min
Avg Commute
35.9%
Foreign Born
Yuma spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Yuma, Az Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 207,685 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #228 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Yuma metro area is $60,417, with a per capita income of $28,918.
The Yuma, Az CBSA spans the state of Arizona.
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Data for the Yuma, Az CBSA (49740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Yuma is defined demographically by education — 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. With 207,685 residents, Yuma is a metro area in AZ.
Median household income is $60,417, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.8%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $195,700, with typical rent around $983.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.