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Yuma County
U.S. 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
Map of the United States highlighting Colorado
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
 • Estimate 
(2025)
 9,896 Decrease
 • Density 4.2161/sq mi (1.6279/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district 4th

Yuma County is a special area in the U.S. state of Colorado. It's like a big neighborhood with its own local government. In 2020, about 9,988 people lived here. The main town where the county government offices are located is called Wray.

Exploring Yuma County's Geography

Yuma County is quite large! It covers about 2,369 square miles (6,136 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.

Colorado's Lowest Point

Did you know that the lowest spot in all of Colorado is right here in Yuma County? It's where the Arikaree River leaves Yuma County and flows into Kansas. This spot is about 3,314 feet (1,010 meters) above sea level. It's also special because it's the highest "lowest point" compared to any other U.S. state!

Neighboring Counties

Yuma County shares its borders with several other counties and even states:

Important Roads and Highways

Several important roads help people travel through Yuma County:

  • 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

Who Lives in Yuma County?

This section tells us about the people who live in Yuma County.

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%
2025 (est.) 9,896 Decrease −1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790-1960 1900-1990
1990-2000 2010-2020

Population Facts from 2020

In 2020, Yuma County had a population of 9,988 people. About one-quarter of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 18% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the county was 38 years old. Almost everyone in Yuma County lives in rural areas, not big cities.

The people of Yuma County come from many different backgrounds. The census showed that many residents identified as White. A significant number of people also identified as Hispanic or Latino. There were also residents who identified as Black or African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, or from two or more races. This mix of cultures makes the county a diverse place to live.

Most homes in Yuma County are owned by the people who live in them. Many households include children under 18. There are also many single-person households, including older adults living alone.

Understanding Yuma County Politics

Like many areas on the High Plains, Yuma County often supports the Republican Party in presidential elections. This means that most voters in the county have chosen the Republican candidate for president over the years. Since 1892, there have only been a few times when the county voted for a different party. The last time this happened was in 1964.

United States presidential election results for Yuma County, Colorado
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
1892 198 35.29% 0 0.00% 363 64.71%
1896 180 28.44% 442 69.83% 11 1.74%
1900 316 42.25% 392 52.41% 40 5.35%
1904 1,110 63.50% 525 30.03% 113 6.46%
1908 1,061 44.67% 1,148 48.34% 166 6.99%
1912 466 14.42% 1,170 36.20% 1,596 49.38%
1916 1,436 34.51% 2,466 59.26% 259 6.22%
1920 2,673 63.42% 1,254 29.75% 288 6.83%
1924 2,789 57.91% 865 17.96% 1,162 24.13%
1928 3,401 69.07% 1,383 28.09% 140 2.84%
1932 2,129 37.34% 3,220 56.48% 352 6.17%
1936 2,462 45.26% 2,878 52.90% 100 1.84%
1940 3,531 64.11% 1,917 34.80% 60 1.09%
1944 2,847 67.45% 1,374 32.55% 0 0.00%
1948 2,277 54.05% 1,907 45.26% 29 0.69%
1952 3,404 71.92% 1,292 27.30% 37 0.78%
1956 2,782 64.26% 1,544 35.67% 3 0.07%
1960 2,806 65.18% 1,489 34.59% 10 0.23%
1964 2,007 48.12% 2,145 51.43% 19 0.46%
1968 2,529 62.68% 1,175 29.12% 331 8.20%
1972 2,873 71.03% 1,066 26.35% 106 2.62%
1976 2,350 52.20% 2,025 44.98% 127 2.82%
1980 3,220 68.89% 1,043 22.31% 411 8.79%
1984 3,394 74.32% 1,121 24.55% 52 1.14%
1988 2,513 56.93% 1,835 41.57% 66 1.50%
1992 2,019 44.82% 1,269 28.17% 1,217 27.01%
1996 2,589 58.72% 1,439 32.64% 381 8.64%
2000 3,156 72.42% 1,082 24.83% 120 2.75%
2004 3,456 75.81% 1,064 23.34% 39 0.86%
2008 3,286 73.30% 1,117 24.92% 80 1.78%
2012 3,490 76.25% 987 21.56% 100 2.18%
2016 3,850 80.36% 726 15.15% 215 4.49%
2020 4,107 82.45% 785 15.76% 89 1.79%
2024 3,807 81.64% 758 16.26% 98 2.10%
2016 1 33.33% 1 33.33% 1 33.33%


Towns and Communities

Yuma County is home to several towns and smaller communities.

Cities

Town

Census-Designated Places

These are areas that are like towns but don't have their own local government.

Unincorporated Communities

These are smaller settlements without their own local government.

Ghost Towns

These are places where people used to live, but now they are mostly empty.

  • 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

See Also

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