Yuma, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Yuma | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 97,409 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 803.9 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.27% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 30.6 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 35,526 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Yuma grew by 17.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 92,066 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Yuma has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Yuma | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,566 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.32% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Yuma is about 21% lower than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Yuma | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $212,311 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,058 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.0% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Yuma is about 16.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,058 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Yuma spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 134 hours, about 5.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Yuma | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.1 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.2 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 134 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,159 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,560 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,549 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Yuma is 16 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Yuma has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Yuma | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Health
Yuma has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Yuma | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.3% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.5% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yuma, Arizona.
What is the population of Yuma, Arizona?
The population of Yuma, Arizona is 97,409, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Yuma, Arizona?
The population density of Yuma, Arizona is 803.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Yuma, Arizona?
The median household income in Yuma, Arizona is $60,566, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Yuma, Arizona?
The median home price in Yuma, Arizona is $212,311, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Yuma, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Yuma, Arizona is 7.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.