Yuma County, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Yuma County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 219,246 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 39.7 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.32% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.4 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 76,889 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Yuma County grew by 9.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 207,643 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Yuma County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Yuma County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,504 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.54% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Yuma County is about 22% lower than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Yuma County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $142,644 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $982 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.0% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Yuma County is about 12.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $982 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Yuma County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 150 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Yuma County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.0 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.0 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 150 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,655 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,164 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,689 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Arizona:
La Paz County (8.9 min), Gila County (13.0 min), Greenlee County (13.4 min).
Slowest:
Pinal County (31.1 min), Maricopa County (23.2 min), Pima County (22.3 min).
The average commute time in Yuma County is 18 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 County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Yuma County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Arizona:
Coconino County (0.3), Pima County (0.3), Maricopa County (0.3).
Lowest:
La Paz County (0.2), Apache County (0.2), Yuma County (0.2).
Health
Yuma County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Yuma County | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.0% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Arizona:
Greenlee County (0.8), Coconino County (0.8), Maricopa County (0.8).
Lowest:
Apache County (0.8), La Paz County (0.8), Navajo County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yuma County, Arizona.
What is the population of Yuma County, Arizona?
The population of Yuma County, Arizona is 219,246, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Yuma County, Arizona?
The population density of Yuma County, Arizona is 39.7 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 County, Arizona?
The median household income in Yuma County, Arizona is $60,504, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Yuma County, Arizona?
The median home price in Yuma County, Arizona is $142,644, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Yuma County, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Yuma County, Arizona is 7.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.