Yuma County, Colorado
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Yuma County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,988.[1] The county seat is Wray.[2]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (0.2%) is water.[3]
The point where the Arikaree River flows out of Yuma County and into Cheyenne County, Kansas is the lowest point in the State of Colorado at Script error: No such module "convert". elevation. This crossing point is the highest low point of any U.S. state.[4]
Adjacent counties
- Phillips County (north)
- Chase County, Nebraska (northeast)
- Cheyenne County, Kansas (east/Central Time border)
- Dundy County, Nebraska (east)
- Kit Carson County (south)
- Washington County (west)
- Logan County (northwest)
Major highways
- File:US 34.svg U.S. Highway 34
- File:US 36.svg U.S. Highway 36
- File:US 385.svg U.S. Highway 385
- File:Colorado 59.svg State Highway 59
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1890 | 2,596 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,729 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 8,499 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 13,897 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 13,613 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 12,102 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 10,827 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 8,912 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 8,544 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 9,682 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 8,954 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 9,841 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 10,043 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 9,988 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2025 (est.) | 9,896 | [5] Decrease | Script error: No such module "String".% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2020[1] | |||
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 9,988. Of the residents, 26.7% were under the age of 18 and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older; the median age was 38.0 years. For every 100 females there were 101.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 102.1 males. 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas and 100.0% lived in rural areas.[10][11]
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[12] | Pop 2010[13] | Pop 2020[14] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 8,474 | 7,824 | 6,948 | 86.11% | 77.90% | 69.56% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 10 | 16 | 21 | 0.10% | 0.16% | 0.21% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 21 | 33 | 16 | 0.21% | 0.33% | 0.16% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 7 | 20 | 26 | 0.07% | 0.20% | 0.26% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 9 | 27 | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.27% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 59 | 50 | 177 | 0.60% | 0.50% | 1.77% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,268 | 2,088 | 2,771 | 12.88% | 20.79% | 27.74% |
| Total | 9,841 | 10,043 | 9,988 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
The racial makeup of the county was 74.5% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 13.7% from some other race, and 10.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 27.7% of the population.[15]
There were 3,852 households in the county, of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 21.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]
There were 4,315 housing units, of which 10.7% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 69.1% were owner-occupied and 30.9% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.7%.[11]
2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 9,841 people, 3,800 households, and 2,644 families living in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 4,295 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 94.17% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.14% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. 12.88% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[16] Of the 3,800 households 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.60% were married couples living together, 6.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.40% were non-families. 27.40% of households were one person and 13.30% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.13.
The age distribution was 28.30% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.30% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.
The median household income was $33,169 and the median family income was $39,814. Males had a median income of $26,124 versus $18,578 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,005. About 8.80% of families and 12.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.50% of those under age 18 and 10.70% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
As all on the High Plains, Yuma County is a Republican Party stronghold in presidential elections. Only nine presidential elections from 1892 to the present day have seen the county fail to back the Republican candidate, the most recent being 1964 during Lyndon B. Johnson's statewide & national landslide. Template:PresHead Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresFoot Template:U.S. SenHead Template:U.S. SenRow Template:U.S. SenFoot Template:U.S. SenHead Template:U.S. SenRow Template:U.S. SenFoot Template:C.O. GovHead Template:C.O. GovRow Template:C.O. GovFoot
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See also
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- Bibliography of Colorado
- Geography of Colorado
- History of Colorado
- Index of Colorado-related articles
- List of Colorado-related lists
- Outline of Colorado
References
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External links
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- State of Colorado
- Yuma County Government website
- Yuma County farm photos and documentation, from Historic American Buildings Survey
- Colorado County Evolution by Don Stanwyck
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