Yuma County, Colorado

CO · FIPS 08125 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 9,979 #2,482 / 3,222
23th
Median Household Income $60,545 -19.4% #2,038 / 3,222
37th
Median Age 40.5 years +4.1% #1,947 / 3,222
40th
Median Home Value $211,700 -24.9% #1,288 / 3,222
60th
Median Gross Rent $942 -19.0% #1,210 / 3,222
62th
Poverty Rate 17.9% +42.3% #2,440 / 3,222
24th

Demographics

Yuma County has a population of 9,979, making it the #2,482 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

83.7%
Native Born
16.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Yuma County is $60,545, ranking #2,038 out of 3,222 counties — 19.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.9% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.

Median Household Income
$60,545 −19.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,038 of 3,222
37th percentile
Per Capita Income
$33,902 −17.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,775 of 3,222
45th percentile
Poverty Rate
17.9% +42.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,440 of 3,222
24th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.5% −15.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,641 of 3,222
49th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.3% −24.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,182 of 3,222
63th percentile
Mean Commute Time
17.4 min −37.1% vs nat'l
Rank #3,048 of 3,222
5th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Yuma County is $211,700 (-24.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $942/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.9%.

Median Home Value
$211,700 −24.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,288 of 3,222
60th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$942 −19.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,210 of 3,222
62th percentile
Homeownership Rate
68.9% +7.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,405 of 3,222
25th percentile
68.9% Homeownership

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Health

84.3% of residents in Yuma County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.1% below the national rate.

84.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
84.3% −8.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,935 of 3,222
9th percentile

About Yuma County, Colorado

Yuma County, Colorado has a total population of 9,979, making it the 2,482nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Yuma County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Yuma County is $60,545, which ranks #2,038 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.

The median home value in Yuma County is $211,700, 24.9% below the national median. Renters in Yuma County pay a median gross rent of $942 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Yuma County, 25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.4 min.

Yuma County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (30.3%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).

All data for Yuma County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.