Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
204374
Sex Ratio
106.0 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.7 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.59 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Yuma County, AZ, exhibits a modest population growth rate of 0.7% over the past year, which is below the state average of 1.3%. With a median age of 35.3, it is younger than the state median of 38.4, indicating a relatively youthful demographic. The county has a high percentage of residents under 18 (25.1%) compared to the state (22.2%), but a significant age dependency ratio of 81.2 suggests a substantial proportion of dependents. In comparison to neighboring counties like Maricopa and Pima, Yuma's growth and demographic profile highlight its unique position within Arizona's diverse regions.
Dependency Rate
81.2 %
Median Age
35.3 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
19.7 %
Active Aging Index
94.2 %
Old Dependency Rate
35.7 %
Young Dependency Rate
45.5 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
74678
Married-couple Household
38208
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.59 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
2.7 %
Average Household Size
2.65 p
Average Family Size
3.1 p
Household with Children (%)
36.5 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
38.2 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
30 %
Now Married
53.8 %
Widowed
6.6 %
Divorced
9.6 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.