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Yuma, CO


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Yuma, Colorado

Yuma, Colorado, in Yuma county, is 106 miles E of Greeley, Colorado (center to center) and 114 miles E of Aurora, Colorado. There are an estimated 3,285 people in the city.

The People and Families of Yuma

In Yuma, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Yuma had a median family income of $36,657.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($10,889) in Yuma. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Yuma Housing

Approximately 71% of housing in Yuma is owner-occupied. The city is known in Colorado for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Yuma, 91% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Yuma than other cities.

High Points

Yuma strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyYuma Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 13%Yuma Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Yuma, CO

Comparing Yuma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Racial Diversity63
Senior Citizens69
Male Share of the Population62
Well-Paid Single Men54
Female Share of the Population59
Age of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty44
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime47

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