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Yuma, AZ

Founded 1888Yuma CountyElev. 43 m
Population
98,461
Median home
$209,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
56
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Yuma

Yuma is home to roughly 98,461 residents. Yuma was founded in 1888 and sits in Yuma County. The median age is 32.1 and the median household income is $62,546. Homes carry a median value of $209,100, and about 65% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (61.1%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
98,461
Median age
32.1
Median household income
$62,546
Per-capita income
$32,469
Poverty rate
15.3%
High-school grad or higher
83.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
Unemployment
7.5%
Avg. commute
17.8 min
Work from home
7.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White31.4%
Hispanic or Latino61.1%
Black1.7%
Asian1.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts30.8%
Sales & office24.2%
Service21.8%
Production, transportation & material moving13.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$209,100
Median gross rent
$1,085/mo
Owner-occupied
65.3%
Median year built
1990
Households
37,823
Avg. household size
2.52

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Yuma has 56 public schools — 26 elementary, 7 middle, 18 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 12 schools
Reading20%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Cibola High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Desert View Middle & High SchoolHighGrades 6–12charter
Desert View Online SchoolHighGrades 7–12charter
Educational Opportunity CenterHighGrades 9–12charter
Gila Ridge High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Kofa High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
STEDY- Arizona Western CollegeHighGrades 10–12
STEDY- Aztec HS SatelliteHighGrades 10–12
STEDY- Central CampusHighGrades 10–12
STEDY- Cibola High School SatelliteHighGrades 9–12
STEDY- Desert View AcademyHighGrades 10–12
STEDY- Gila Ridge HS SatelliteHighGrades 9–12
STEDY- Kofa HS SatelliteHighGrades 9–12
STEDY- Vista HS SatelliteHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime22% above national
Yuma470
Arizona429
United States386
↑ 22% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime23% below national
Yuma1,510
Arizona1,896
United States1,952
↓ 36% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Yuma Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

18 facilities in Yuma report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Carrier - Heat Transfer Products · Yuma CountyArizona Public Service Yucca Power Plant · Yuma CountyArizona Prods Inc · Yuma CountyU.S. Doi Bureau Of Reclamation Yuma Area Office Desalting Pl · Yuma CountyGowan Milling Llc · Yuma CountyClarios Llc · Yuma CountyCemex - Yuma 20th Street #1992 · Yuma CountyRsa Microtech · Yuma CountyUs Army Garrison Yuma Proving Ground · Yuma CountyAutomotive Parts Exchange · Yuma CountyCenturion Medical Products · Yuma CountyTaylor Farms Yuma · Yuma County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Yuma County
EarthquakeRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Yuma is in Yuma County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Yuma was founded in 1888 and sits in Yuma County. Elevation ~43 m.

Map of Yuma
Yuma, AZ
Where Yuma is
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Historic places

49 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Superintendent's ResidenceBlaisdell Slow Sand Filter Washing MachineLee HotelMasonic TempleSan Carlos HotelSouthern Pacific Railroad DepotSouthern Pacific Freight DepotCactus Press--Plaza Paint Building
Notable people from Yuma
Cesar ChavezEduardo FrancoRyan BedfordCharles BrinleyCurley CulpBetsy PecaninsCurtis LeeCharlene FernandezElske McCainLionel C. McGarr
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Yuma, AZ (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Yuma, Arizona.

Jennifer Maire Johnson, 34
Yuma · 85367
AKA Jennifer Marie Johnson
Maria Teresa Chambers, 69
Yuma · 85364
AKA Maria Thomas, Maria Teresa Thomas
Miguel A Ramirez, 46
Yuma · 85365
AKA Miguel Ramirez, Miguel Angel Ramirez
Edward Lopez, 72
Yuma · 85364
AKA Edward X Lopez, Edward Junior Lopez
Matthew Joe Miller, 33
Yuma · 85364
AKA Mathew Joe Miller, Matthew X Miller
Jesus Antoni Ramirez-Esperano, 77
Yuma · 85364
AKA Jesus Ramirez-Esperano, Jesus Antonio Ramirez-Esperano
Jason Michael Campbell, 52
Yuma · 85364
AKA Jason M Campbell, Jason Campbell
Anthony Lorenzo Nelson, 56
Yuma · 85364
AKA Anthony X Nelson, Tony X
Anthony Joe Scott, 63
Yuma · 85364
AKA Anthony J Scott, Tony X Scott
William A Anderson, 63
Yuma · 85367
AKA Anthony X Anderson, William Anthony Anderson
Thomas John Halloran, 39
Yuma · 85365
AKA Thomas X Hollaran, Thomas John Halleron
Thomas John Halloran, 39
Yuma · Yuma County · 85364
AKA Thomas John Halleron, Thomas J Halloran
Walter Lee Jordan, 65
Yuma · 85364
AKA Walter Lee Jordan, Junioe X Jordan
Juan Manuel Lopez, 52
Yuma · 85364
AKA Juan Lopez
Juan Francisco A Rodriguez, 54
Yuma
AKA Juan Avalos, Juan Francisco Avalos
Jose Luis Torres, 38
Yuma · 85367
AKA Jose Torres, Jose Luis Torres

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Yuma — frequently asked

What is the population of Yuma, Arizona?
Yuma has a population of about 98,461, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Yuma?
The median home value in Yuma is $209,100, and the median gross rent is $1,085/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Yuma safe? What is the crime rate?
Yuma Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 470 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Yuma face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Yuma County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including earthquake, heat wave, drought.
How many schools are in Yuma?
Yuma has 56 public schools (26 elementary, 7 middle, 18 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Yuma?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Yuma. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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