Yuma County Summary

Life in Yuma County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Yuma County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Yuma County:

  • The population in Yuma County is 9,938.

  • The median home value in Yuma County is $252,294.

  • The median income in Yuma County is $60,118.

  • The median rent in Yuma County is $866.

  • The unemployment rate in Yuma County is 5.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Yuma County is 14.0%.

  • The average high in Yuma County is 71.6° and there are 35.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Yuma County

List Of Cities & Towns in Yuma County

Yuma, CO Population 3,443

Wray, CO Population 2,461

Eckley, CO Population 338

Joes, CO Population 121

Idalia, CO Population 77

Kirk, CO Population 75

Laird, CO Population 5

Vernon, CO Population 0

Map Of Yuma County

Yuma County, CO Weather

  • The average high in Yuma County is 71.6°.

  • There are 77.29 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 35.3 inches of rain each year with 9.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:37 hours of sun each day in Yuma County.

StatYuma County
Mean High71.6
Nice Days77.29
Rainfall35.3
Snowfall9.3
Sunny_hours6:37
71.6°
Average High
35.3
Inches of Rain

Yuma County Photos

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Yuma County Demographics

Population over time in Yuma County

The current population in Yuma County is 9,938. The population has decreased -0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 9,944 -0.7%
2021 10,013 0.1%
2020 10,003 -

Gender in Yuma County

  • Yuma County is 49.2% female with 4,889 female residents.

  • Yuma County is 50.8% male with 5,049 male residents.

Female
49.2% (4,889)
Male
50.8% (5,049)
Gender Yuma County CO USA
Female 49.2% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 50.8% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Yuma County

Yuma County is:

  • 71.6% White with 7,117 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 17 African American residents.

  • 1.0% American Indian with 104 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 45 Other residents.

  • 1.0% Two Or More with 103 Two Or More residents.

  • 25.7% Hispanic with 2,552 Hispanic residents.

White
71.6% (7,117)
African American
0.2% (17)
American Indian
1.0% (104)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (45)
Two Or More
1.0% (103)
Hispanic
25.7% (2,552)

Table: Yuma County By Race

Race Yuma County CO USA
White 71.6% 66.2% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 1.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.0% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 25.7% 22.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Yuma County, Colorado

  • 4.5% of households in Yuma County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.8% of households in Yuma County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Yuma County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Yuma County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Yuma County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Yuma County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Yuma County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.9% of households in Yuma County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Yuma County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Yuma County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.5% (450)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.8% (477)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.5% (543)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.4% (1,038)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.5% (1,440)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.0% (1,885)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.8% (874)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.9% (2,275)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.8% (379)
$200,000 or more
5.8% (573)
Income Yuma County CO USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 2.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.5% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.4% 5.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.5% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.0% 15.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.8% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.9% 19.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.8% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.8% 13.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Yuma County for adults over 25

  • 9.0% of adults in Yuma County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Yuma County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Yuma County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Yuma County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Yuma County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Yuma County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Yuma County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Yuma County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Yuma County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9% (894)
9-12th Grade
6% (596)
High School / GED
27% (2,683)
Some College
24% (2,385)
Associate's Degree
10% (993)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (1,490)
Master's Degree
8% (795)
Professional Degree
1% (99)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Yuma County CO USA
< 9th Grade 9% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 27% 20% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 27% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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