Yuma County, AZ

County

Cities in Yuma County

Neighborhoods in Yuma County

Neighborhood

Yuma, AZ

Sun Leisure Estates / Rancheros Bonitos

Mesa Dunes Estates / Araby Crossing

Las Fuentes / Las Villas de San Luis

Rancho Los Oros / Rio Sereno

Hacienda Estates / Edenwood West

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Yuma

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.7%

Households with Children

34.9%

School Enrollment K-12

25,621

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.7%
School Age (5-17): 17.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.1%
Working Age (35-54): 21.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.6%
Seniors (65+): 20.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 22.5%
High School / GED: 27.9%
Some College or Associate's: 32.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.5%
Single Parents: 13.4%
Couples & Adults: 36.8%
Living Alone: 28.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 64.9%
Asian: 1.0%
Black or African American: 1.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 95.8%
Puerto Rican: 0.7%
Cuban: 0.1%
Dominican: 0.1%
Central American: 0.9%
South American: 0.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 62.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 37.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 35.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 11.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 13.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 44.5%
Spanish: 53.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.4%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 6.3%
College / Graduate: 5.1%
Not Enrolled: 74.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources