Yuma County, Arizona
Yuma County: county in Arizona, United States
About
Yuma County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, the population was 195,751 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 217,824 inhabitants. Its county seat is Yuma. The county was created 161 years ago in 1864.
County Snapshot
Yuma County at a glance
Yuma County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Arizona counties
15
Open related pagesLargest city
YumaPopulation 99,811
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Quick Facts about Yuma County
| Population | 217,824 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arizona (United States) |
| Different from | Yuma County |
| Area | 14294 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.09% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.91% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.7694,-113.9056 |
| Named for | Quechan people |
| Altitude | 1,138 feet / 347 meters |
| Capital | Yuma |
| Establishment | November 09, 1864 |
| Time Zone | America/Phoenix |
| Local time | 23:02:43 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 51℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Yuma County is located at 32°46'10"N 113°54'20"W (32.7694000, -113.9055600). It has 6 neighbors: San Luis Rio Colorado, Puerto Penasco, La Paz County, Maricopa County, Pima County and Imperial County.
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The largest city of Yuma County is Yuma with a population of 99,811. Other cities include, San Luis population 31,520, Somerton population 16,716 and Wellton population 3,163. See all Yuma County cities & populated places.
Yuma County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yuma County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Yuma | 99,811 | The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona. |
| San Luis | 31,520 | Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States |
| Fortuna Foothills | 28,135 | Census designated place |
| Somerton | 16,716 | City in Arizona, United States |
| Wellton | 3,163 | Populated place in Yuma County, Arizona |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southeast wind around 0 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Yuma County
Official Website- Yuma
Demographics
The population of Yuma County increased by 10.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 195,751 | - | census |
| 2011 | 202,841 | 3.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 202,475 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 202,420 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 204,054 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 205,186 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 207,247 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 209,507 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 211,612 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 213,787 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 217,824 | 1.85% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Yuma County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 10,047 people.
Arizona Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | 4,579,081 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Phoenix | 1,708,127 | The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area. |
| Pima County | 1,061,175 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Tucson | 553,571 | The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area. |
| Mesa | 528,159 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area. |
| Pinal County | 480,828 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Chandler | 265,398 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Scottsdale | 262,647 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area. |
| Gilbert | 257,658 | The fifth most populous city in Arizona. |
| Glendale | 255,307 | The second most populous city in Arizona. |
| Yavapai County | 240,226 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Mohave County | 217,206 | County in Arizona, United States |
| Maryvale | 208,189 | Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Tempe | 200,402 | The third most populous city in Arizona. |
| Peoria | 179,872 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Tempe Junction | 158,368 | A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona. |