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Yuma County, AZ
21 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Yuma County, Arizona.
Population
211,741
Land area
5,514sq mi
People per sq mi
38
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Yuma County
Yuma County at a glance
- Yuma County is 41% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 15 counties in Arizona.
- Households here earn a median of $62,876 a year, 21% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,800 (45% below Arizona) and median rent is $993 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Yuma (100,139), San Luis (37,337) and Fortuna Foothills (28,896).
Local data for Yuma County, AZ
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools91
- Colleges2
- Libraries9
- Banks17
- Post Offices6
- Parks64
- Grocery Stores62
- Restaurants471
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care6
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers10
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment22
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places49
Housing and community stats
Yuma County, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,876
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$217,800
Prices +1.6% in a year
Median rent
$993/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (131,603), German Americans (13,386), Irish Americans (8,560).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
14.5%
Sep 2026, -2.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,794
71,265 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,582
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,861 per person
PPP loans
$212M
2,529 loans, 31,324 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$590K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Yuma County, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yuma County, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
445
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
372
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
109° / 37°F
3.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone49 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yuma County, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
24.1%
U.S. 11.1% +13.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Yuma County
Population shown
- Yuma100,139
- San Luis37,337
- Fortuna Foothills28,896
- Somerton14,574
- Avenue B and C4,001
- Wellton2,527
- Rancho Mesa Verde759
- Donovan Estates507
- Gadsden493
- Yuma Proving Ground468
- Wall Lane374
- Tacna353
- El Prado Estates258
- Orange Grove Mobile Manor211
- Dateland206
- Martinez Lake89
- Drysdale66
- Wellton Hills49
- Buckshot45
- Aztec
- Padre Ranchitos
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Yuma County, AZ?
- Yuma is the largest city or town in Yuma County, with about 100,139 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Yuma County?
- Yuma County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 85336, 85347, 85349, 85350, 85352.
- What is the population of Yuma County, AZ?
- About 211,741 people live in Yuma County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Yuma County?
- Yuma County borders Maricopa County, Pima County, Imperial County, CA, La Paz County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023