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Yuma, AZ
Yuma is a city in and the county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States. The city's population was 93,064 at the 2010 census, up from the 2000 census population of 77,515.
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 is in the state's southwest corner, in the Sonoran Desert, Yuma Desert sub-region. The area's first settlers for thousands of years were Native American cultures and historic tribes. Their descendants now occupy the Cocopah and Quechan reservations.
In 1540, Spanish colonial expeditions under Hernando de Alarcón and Melchior Díaz visited the area and immediately recognized the natural crossing of the Colorado River as an ideal spot for a city. The Colorado River narrows to slightly under 1,000 feet (300 m) wide in one area. Military expeditions that crossed the Colorado River at the Yuma Crossing include Juan Bautista de Anza (1774), the Mormon Battalion (1848), and the California Column (1862).
Yuma is near the borders of California to the west and Mexico to the south, and just west of the Gila River's confluence with the Colorado. The city is approximately 60 miles (100 km) from the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), a branch of the Pacific.
Yuma first appeared on the 1860 U.S. Census as the village of "Arizonia" (Arizona City) in what was then Arizona County, New Mexico Territory (see Arizona City (Yuma, Arizona) for details). It returned to Arizona City in 1870 and then became Yuma in 1873. On April 12, 1902, the village of Yuma was incorporated as a town. It was formally incorporated as a city on April 7, 1914.
As of the census of 2010, there were 93,064 people. There were 38,626 housing units in Yuma city, 79.5% of which were occupied housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 68.8% White, 3.2% Black or African American, 1.8% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 4.5% from two or more races. 54.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Health and wellness are priorities in Yuma, with a range of facilities and programs dedicated to promoting residents' well-being. Montero Chiro offers chiropractic care for various conditions such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, and more. Advanced Chiropractic Clinic provides chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression therapy, and other services. Align Chiropractic Center focuses on spinal health through chiropractic adjustments and corrective exercises. Radiant Thai Massage provides various spa services such as massages, body treatments, facials, and waxing. Affinity Day Spa & Salon offers spa services such as massages, body treatments, facials, waxing, and hair services. Oasis Spa provides a variety of spa treatments including massages, body wraps, facials, and hydrotherapy.
Population: 98,527 (2022). ZIP codes: 85364–85367, 85369, 85350. Area code: 928. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Area: 106.7 square miles (276 km2).
Top Sites in Yuma, AZ: Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Business Office, and Martha’s Garden.
FAQs
How close is Yuma, AZ to the ocean?
Yuma is near the borders of California to the west and Mexico to the south, and just west of the Gila River's confluence with the Colorado. The city is approximately 60 miles (100 km) from the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), a branch of the Pacific. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 106.7 square miles (276 km2), of which 106.6 square miles (276 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.07%) is water.
What is Yuma, AZ is known for?
Yuma is the winter vegetable capital of the world, producing 91% of the leafy greens eaten in North America during the winter. Yuma is the 11th largest city in Arizona, with an estimated population (2010 Census) of 93,064. Yuma is home to the Marine Corps Air Station which houses thousands of Marines and their families. The Yuma population also nearly doubles from January to March with the sun-seeking snowbirds that visit Yuma, Arizona. The proximity to the border reflects the authenticity of our heritage with nearly 60 percent of county residents saying they are of Hispanic origin.
Why do people move to Yuma, AZ?
Yuma is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers who bask in 310 sunny days a year. Yuma's enviable setting allows residents to take advantage of outdoor activities year-round, including hiking, biking, golfing, and off-roading. Yumans enjoy a climate that mixes pure desert sunshine with the cool waters of the Colorado and Gila rivers. The community has an excellent K-12 education system, with over 30,000 students enrolled in the public school system. Yuma is home to Arizona Western Community College and satellite locations for the state’s three universities (ASU, NAU, and U of A).
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Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Business Office
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