Yuma City PUMA, AZ

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2021 Population

202,944

4.24% 1-year decline

US Senator

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Party

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.8

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

18.3%

0.78% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$52,563

7.73% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$148,900

6.97% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

75,179

3.98% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Yuma City PUMA, AZ had a population of 203k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $52,563. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Yuma City PUMA, AZ declined from 211,931 to 202,944, a −4.24% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,790 to $52,563, a 7.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Yuma City PUMA, AZ are White (Hispanic) (36.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (29.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (17.1%), Other (Hispanic) (9.91%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.67%).

54.2% of the households in Yuma City PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.5% of the residents in Yuma City PUMA, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Yuma County--Yuma City PUMA, AZ are Arizona Western College (1,637 degrees awarded in 2021) and Regional Center for Border Health (487889) (219 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Yuma City PUMA, AZ was $148,900, and the homeownership rate was 68.4%.

Most people in Yuma City PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Yuma City PUMA, AZ was 2 cars per household.

Yuma City PUMA, AZ borders Maricopa County (West) & Gila River Indian Community (Northwest) PUMA, AZ, Pima County (West) PUMA, AZ, Lake Havasu City PUMA, AZ, and El Centro City PUMA, CA.

United States Arizona

Population & Diversity

Yuma City PUMA, AZ is home to a population of 203k people, from which 86.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 25.5% of Yuma City PUMA, AZ residents were born outside of the country (51.7k people).

In 2021, there were 1.23 times more White (Hispanic) residents (74.4k people) in Yuma City PUMA, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 60.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 34.7k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Yuma City PUMA, AZ are Spanish (99,260 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (689 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (263 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

98,165

Women

48.4%

104,764

Men

51.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 202,929 inhabitants, with 51.6% men, and 48.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

86.5%

2021 Citizenship

85.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.5% of Yuma City PUMA, AZ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Yuma City PUMA, AZ was 85.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Yuma City PUMA, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Yuma City PUMA, AZ

White (Hispanic)
74.4k ± 2.57k
White (Non-Hispanic)
60.4k ± 208
Two+ (Hispanic)
34.7k ± 2.57k

64.7%

Hispanic Population

131k people

64.7% of the people in Yuma City PUMA, AZ are hispanic (131k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Yuma City PUMA, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
46,217 ± 4,638 people
Canada
1,966 ± 1,083 people
Philippines
736 ± 665 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Yuma City PUMA, AZ was Mexico, the natal country of 46,217 Yuma City PUMA, AZ residents, followed by Canada with 1,966 and Philippines with 736.

Foreign-Born Population

25.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

51.7k people

26.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

56.6k people

As of 2021, 25.5% of Yuma City PUMA, AZ residents (51.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Yuma City PUMA, AZ was 26.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Yuma City PUMA, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
99,260 households (52.6%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
689 households (0.365%)
Other Native Languages of North America
263 households (0.139%)

54.2% of the households in Yuma City PUMA, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Yuma City PUMA, AZ was Spanish. 52.6% of the households in Yuma City PUMA, AZ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,185 ± 424
Gulf War (2001-)
3,655 ± 451
Gulf War (1990s)
1,822 ± 309

Yuma City PUMA, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Yuma City PUMA, AZ employs 75.2k people. The largest industries in Yuma City PUMA, AZ are Farming (5,189 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,112 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,516 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($311,600), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($179,773), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($102,033).

Males in Yuma City PUMA, AZ have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,341. The income inequality in Yuma City PUMA, AZ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,012

Women

42.2%

45,280

Men

57.8%

The workforce of Yuma City PUMA, AZ in 2020 was 78,292 people, with 42.2% woman, and 57.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Yuma City PUMA, AZ.

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Occupations

75.2k

2021 Value

−3.98%

1 Year decline

± −3.98%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Yuma City PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −3.98%, from 78.3k employees to 75.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Yuma City PUMA, AZ, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (4,617 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,362 people), and Cashiers (1,983 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Yuma City PUMA, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

75.2k

2021 Value

−3.98%

1 Year decline

± −3.98%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Yuma City PUMA, AZ declined at a rate of −3.98%, from 78.3k employees to 75.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Yuma City PUMA, AZ, are Farming (5,189 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,112 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,516 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Yuma City PUMA, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Yuma City PUMA, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,666

Median earning men ± $1,469

$26,056

Median earning women ± $859

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,720), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,807), and Information ($51,117).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($40,629), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,573), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,171).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Yuma City PUMA, AZ. Showing the available data for Arizona.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.52%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

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Kyrsten Sinema

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Until 2022; Kyrsten Sinema won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Mark Kelly

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on December 2, 2020
Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.

Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly are the senators currently representing Arizona.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arizona over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arizona

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arizona have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Yuma City PUMA, AZ awarded 1,856 degrees. The student population of Yuma City PUMA, AZ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,377 male students and 4,769 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Yuma City PUMA, AZ are Hispanic or Latino (1,405 and 77.8%), followed by White (268 and 14.8%), Two or More Races (32 and 1.77%), and Unknown (31 and 1.72%).

The largest universities in Yuma City PUMA, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Arizona Western College (1,637 and 88.2%) and Regional Center for Border Health (487889) (219 and 11.8%).

The most popular majors in Yuma County--Yuma City PUMA, AZ are General Studies (957 and 51.6%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (104 and 5.6%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (78 and 4.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 8,146 students enrolled in Yuma City PUMA, AZ, 41.5% men and 58.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 5,464 records, of which 61.3% were women and 38.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
348 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
78 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
61 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Yuma County--Yuma City PUMA, AZ was General Studies with 348 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Yuma County--Yuma City PUMA, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Arizona Western College
1,637 degrees awarded
Regional Center for Border Health (487889)
219 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arizona Western College with 1,637 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 573 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Yuma City PUMA, AZ, which is 0.447 times less than the 1,283 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,405 degrees mean that there were 5.24 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 268 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.86% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Yuma City PUMA, AZ in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (42.8k), Some college (41.5k), and Secondary Education (32.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Yuma City PUMA, AZ was $148,900 in 2021, which is 0.608 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $139,200 to $148,900, a 6.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Yuma City PUMA, AZ is 68.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Yuma City PUMA, AZ have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Yuma City PUMA, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Yuma City PUMA, AZ is $52,563. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Yuma City PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $122,312, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Phoenix (Far North) & Peoria (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $115,110 and $105,614.

Housing

Property

$148,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,132

$49,742

Median Property Taxes

±$1,684

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Yuma City PUMA, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Yuma City PUMA, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.4%

Homeownership

2021

70.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.4% of the housing units in Yuma City PUMA, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Yuma City PUMA, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Yuma City PUMA, AZ was Scottsdale (North), Phoenix (Far Northeast) Cities & Cave Creek PUMA, AZ with a value of $122,312, followed by Gilbert (South) & Queen Creek Towns PUMA, AZ and Phoenix (Far North) & Peoria (Northwest) Cities PUMA, AZ, with respective values of $115,110 and $105,614.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Yuma City PUMA, AZ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,563

Median Household Income

± $1,436

72.7k

Number of Households

± 2,227

In 2021, the median household income of the 72.7k households in Yuma City PUMA, AZ grew to $52,563 from the previous year's value of $48,790.

The following chart displays the households in Yuma City PUMA, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.417

2021 Wage GINI in Yuma City PUMA, AZ

0.415

2020 Wage GINI in Yuma City PUMA, AZ

In 2021, the income inequality in Yuma City PUMA, AZ was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.335% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Yuma City PUMA, AZ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Yuma City PUMA, AZ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Yuma City PUMA, AZ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Carpooled (12.1%)
Worked At Home (4.8%)

In 2021, 78.9% of workers in Yuma City PUMA, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.1%) and those who worked at home (4.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Yuma City PUMA, AZ have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.19% of the workforce in Yuma City PUMA, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Yuma City PUMA, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Yuma City PUMA, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Yuma City PUMA, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Yuma City PUMA, AZ (36k out of 196k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Yuma City PUMA, AZ is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.9% of the population of Yuma City PUMA, AZ has health coverage, with 30.9% on employee plans, 28.2% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 3.02% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.9% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 30.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.1%

Uninsured

30.9%

Employer Coverage

28.2%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

3.02%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Yuma City PUMA, AZ grew by 3.95% from 12.6% to 13.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Yuma City PUMA, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.