Yuma, Arizona Income Statistics
Yuma Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Yuma Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Yuma | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,296 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $45,264 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.2% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 7.3% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 5.2% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Yuma is about 21% lower than in Arizona. Income has been growing slower in Yuma (5.2%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 7% of adults in Yuma earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Arizona average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Yuma, Arizona grew by 62.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $63,296 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.2% per year.
Yuma has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2011, at 18% lower. The gap has narrowed from 24% in 2009 to 21% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Yuma
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Households by income, 2024
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About 9,419 households (25.7% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 26.2% of households in Yuma had an income under $35,000 and 10.9% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Yuma has a larger share of households earning $50,000 to $74,999 (21.2% vs 15.5%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (5.2% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 2,201 | 6.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,138 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,003 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,261 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,788 | 13.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7,784 | 21.2% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,041 | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5,444 | 14.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,060 | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,915 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 36,635 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 5,413 residents (7.3% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 8.6% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 15.1% of Yuma residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 31.5% had some income but less than $25,000, and 13.3% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Yuma has a larger share of residents earning $25,000 to $34,999 (12.8% vs 9.5%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (7.3% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 11,249 | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 8,730 | 11.7% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,850 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9,822 | 13.2% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9,502 | 12.8% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10,103 | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10,194 | 13.7% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,502 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 5,413 | 7.3% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 74,364 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 15.1% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Yuma
| Metric | Yuma | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.548 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $49,958 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $45,601 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 8.7% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Yuma, it is 0.548, about the same as Arizona's 0.548, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and about the same as the US's 0.552, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there.
Men's income is about 10% more than women's income in Yuma, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 10% wage gap accumulates to roughly $152,495 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Yuma, Arizona has narrowed from about 12% to 9% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 24% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $27 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Yuma | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 8.1% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 16 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 2,586 people are unemployed in Yuma, Arizona.
The average commute time in Yuma is 16 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Yuma, Arizona has fallen from 9.7% to 6.0% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 11.7% in 2014.
Yuma has stayed well above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never dropped below it. It came closest in 2024, at 0.8 points higher. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Yuma, Arizona has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Arizona, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Yuma, Arizona.
How Rich Is Yuma, Arizona?
Yuma has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $63,296, about 21% lower than the Arizona average of $80,381.
How has median household income changed in Yuma, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Yuma, Arizona rose 62%, from $39,064 to $63,296. Over the same years, income here outpaced Arizona as a whole: +62% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Yuma in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Yuma, Arizona was $60,566, up 7% from $56,671 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Yuma in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Yuma, Arizona was $49,940. By 2024 it had risen 27% to $63,296.
What is the Gini coefficient in Yuma, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Yuma is 0.548. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is almost the same as the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed about as equally as in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Yuma, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Yuma, Arizona has narrowed from about 12% to 9% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 24% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $27 since 2009.
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