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Yuma, Colorado
Yuma, city, in Yuma County, Colorado. Yuma had 3,424 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,456 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,459 (±16). GEOID 0886750.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,424
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,456 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,459 ±16
Median household income
$48,338
±$11,303 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$165,500
±$13,987 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,040
±$151 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Yuma and what county is it in?
Yuma is a city in Yuma County, Colorado. It covers 3.3 square miles of land, 1,056 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Yuma, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,424 people lived in Yuma on July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 3,456 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,459 (±16).
| Measure | Yuma | Yuma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,459 ±16 | 9,979 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,425 ±189 | 4,078 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.31 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,515 ±187 | 4,336 | no clear change |
Yuma's population since 2000
From 3,285 in 2000 to 3,424 in 2025: up 4.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Yuma as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Yuma?
The median resident of Yuma is 42.5 years old; 29.8% are under 18 and 21.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 49.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 49.3%. 24.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Yuma | Yuma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 ±9.0 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.8% ±8.2 pts | 27.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.2% ±6.7 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±5.1 pts | 51.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 49.3% ±9.1 pts | 30.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.3% ±9.0 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 24.2% ±15.0 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 42.6% ±10.8 pts | 26.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.6% ±2.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 10.4% ±4.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 27.6% ±15.3 pts | 15.7% | +17.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 71.9% ±9.2 pts | 81.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5% ±5.8 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2% ±4.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.1% ±16.3 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Yuma earn?
Half of Yuma's 1,425 households earn less than $48,338 a year (±$11,303), against $60,545 in Yuma County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $60,443 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Yuma | Yuma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,338 ±$11,303 | $60,545 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,881 ±$12,131 | $83,567 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,924 ±$5,535 | $33,902 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.5% ±16.7 pts | 17.9% | +19.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 45.9% ±34.3 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.4% ±12.6 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.5% ±7.3 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2% ±7.6 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Yuma?
Owners occupy 61.1% of Yuma's occupied homes and renters 38.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $165,500 by its owner (±$13,987). The median renter pays $1,040 a month including utilities, and 49.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Yuma | Yuma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $165,500 ±$13,987 | $211,700 | −$70,547 |
| Median gross rent | $1,040 ±$151 | $942 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.9% ±29.9 pts | 43.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,419 ±$305 | $1,570 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.1% ±10.5 pts | 68.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.9% ±10.5 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Housing units | 1,515 ±187 | 4,336 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.0% ±13.7 pts | 75.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 25.7% ±12.9 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 38.0% ±9.5 pts | 29.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.2% ±6.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Yuma building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Yuma in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.6 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Yuma work and get to work?
72.8% of Yuma's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 12.1 minutes.
| Measure | Yuma | Yuma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.5% ±7.0 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9% ±7.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8% ±13.8 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4% ±10.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 12.2% ±9.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.6% ±3.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.1 min ±3.4 | 15.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Yuma?
No census tract lies mostly in Yuma; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9632Yuma County | 5,684 | $60,054 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Yuma) · Census block assignment files
How does Yuma compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Yuma is the 5,942nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 92nd-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Yuma ranks 206th of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 92nd | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 110th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 136th | 221 |
| Median household income | 206th | 218 |
| Per capita income | 216th | 220 |
| Median home value | 206th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 172nd | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 5th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 195th | 216 |
| Median age | 66th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 173rd | 218 |
| Travel time to work | 213th | 221 |
Yuma's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Yuma with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Yuma?
19 of the 57 figures for Yuma on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Yuma are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Yuma.