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Yuma County
The Yuma County Court-House in Wray.
The Yuma County Court-House in Wray.
Map of Colorado highlighting Yuma County
Location within the U.S. state of Colorado
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Colorado's location within the U.S.
Country  United States
State  Colorado
Founded March 15, 1889
Seat Wray
Largest city Yuma
Area
 • Total 2,369 sq mi (6,140 km2)
 • Land 2,364 sq mi (6,120 km2)
 • Water 4.3 sq mi (11 km2)  0.2%%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 9,988 Decrease
 • Density 4.2/sq mi (1.6/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district 4th

Yuma County is a county located in the state of Colorado, USA. As of the 2020 census, about 9,988 people lived there. The main town and county seat is Wray.

Exploring Yuma County's Geography

Yuma County covers a total area of about 2,369 square miles. Most of this area, 2,364 square miles, is land. Only a small part, about 4.3 square miles, is water.

Colorado's Lowest Point in Yuma County

A special fact about Yuma County is that it holds the lowest point in all of Colorado. This spot is where the Arikaree River flows out of Yuma County and into Cheyenne County, Kansas. The elevation here is 1,010 meters (3,314 feet) above sea level. This makes it the highest "lowest point" of any state in the United States.

Neighboring Areas: Counties Around Yuma

Yuma County shares its borders with several other counties. Knowing these helps you understand its location.

Main Roads: Highways in Yuma County

Several important highways pass through Yuma County. These roads connect the county to other parts of Colorado and neighboring states.

  • US 34.svg U.S. Highway 34
  • US 36.svg U.S. Highway 36
  • US 385.svg U.S. Highway 385
  • Colorado 59.svg State Highway 59

Understanding Yuma County's Population Changes

The number of people living in Yuma County has changed over many years. This information comes from the United States Census, which counts the population every ten years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 2,596
1900 1,729 −33.4%
1910 8,499 391.6%
1920 13,897 63.5%
1930 13,613 −2.0%
1940 12,102 −11.1%
1950 10,827 −10.5%
1960 8,912 −17.7%
1970 8,544 −4.1%
1980 9,682 13.3%
1990 8,954 −7.5%
2000 9,841 9.9%
2010 10,043 2.1%
2020 9,988 −0.5%
2023 (est.) 9,862 −1.8%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790-1960 1900-1990
1990-2000 2010-2020

In 2000, there were 9,841 people living in Yuma County. These people lived in 3,800 households. About 33% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the county was 37 years old.

Towns and Cities in Yuma County

Yuma County is home to several communities, from busy cities to smaller towns and even places that are no longer inhabited.

Cities to Visit

Small Towns to Explore

Other Populated Places

These are areas where people live, but they are not officially organized as cities or towns.

Unincorporated Communities

These are small settlements that are not part of any city or town.

Ghost Towns: Echoes of the Past

Yuma County also has many ghost towns. These were once active communities that are now mostly abandoned. They tell stories of the past.

  • Arlene
  • Armel
  • Arnold
  • Avoca
  • Beecher
  • Bolton
  • Bryant
  • Condon
  • Ford
  • Fox
  • Friend
  • Gurney
  • Happyville
  • Heartstrong
  • Hermes
  • Hughes
  • Ladlum
  • Lansing
  • Leslie
  • Logan
  • Mildred
  • Newton
  • Robb
  • Rogers
  • Schramm
  • Shields
  • Steffens
  • Wages
  • Waverly
  • Weld City
  • Witherbee

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