Yuma
City in Yuma County, Arizona
Yuma is a city in Yuma County, Arizona, with 95,548 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 141 ft (43 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rancho Mesa Verde, 9.4 miles NW.
- 95,548residents (2020 Census)
- 141 ftelevation · 43 m
- 121.1 sq miland area · 313.7 km²
- 789 / sq mipopulation density
- 85349ZIP code
About Yuma
Yuma is a city in and the county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States. The city's population was 95,548 at the 2020 census, up from the 2010 census population of 93,064.
Yuma is the principal city of the Yuma, Arizona, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which consists of Yuma County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the 2020 estimated population of the Yuma MSA is 203,247. According to Guinness World Records, Yuma is the "Sunniest City on Earth", promising "sunshine and warm weather at least 91% of the year." Anywhere from 70,000 to over 85,000 out-of-state visitors make Yuma their winter residence.
Yuma's weather also makes it an agricultural powerhouse, growing over 175 types of crops, the largest of which is lettuce. Colloquially known by many as "The Winter Lettuce Capital of The World", Yuma County provides 90% of all leafy vegetables grown from November to March in the United States. Yuma is also known for its large military population due to several military bases, including the Marine Corps Air Station.
Yuma is in the state's southwestern corner, in the Sonoran Desert, Yuma Desert sub-region.
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Living in Yuma
- Median household income
- $65,482
- Median home value
- $230,000
- Median rent
- $1,114/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Yuma had 95,548 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 95,548 |
|---|---|
| Density | 789 per sq mi (305 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Yuma at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Yuma County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 95,548 (2020) |
| Land area | 121.14 sq mi (313.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5114° N, 114.5268° W |
| ZIP code | 85349 |
| Official website | yumaaz.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0485540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Yuma
- Rancho Mesa Verde9.4 mi NW
- Orange Grove Mobile Manor9.8 mi NW
- San Luis11.5 mi W
- Padre Ranchitos11.7 mi NW
- Somerton11.7 mi NW
- Fortuna Foothills12.8 mi NE
- El Prado Estates13.5 mi N
- Drysdale14.0 mi NW
- Wall Lane14.7 mi NW
- Gadsden15.1 mi W
- Buckshot16.2 mi N
- Donovan Estates16.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Yuma
What county is Yuma in?
Yuma is in Yuma County, Arizona.
What is the population of Yuma, AZ?
95,548 people lived in Yuma at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Yuma, AZ?
The ZIP code of Yuma is 85349.
What is the elevation of Yuma?
141 feet (43 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Yuma?
Rancho Mesa Verde (9.4 mi), Orange Grove Mobile Manor (9.8 mi), San Luis (11.5 mi), Padre Ranchitos (11.7 mi), Somerton (11.7 mi).
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