Yuma Population 2026

Yuma has a population of 95,548, making it the #345 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Arizona. It is about 92× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Yuma (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

95,548

Rank in United States

#345

Coordinates

32.73°N, 114.62°W

~43 m elevation · America/Phoenix

Distance to capital (Washington)

3,433 km

2,132 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Arizona

City	Population	Rank in United States
Phoenix	1,650,070	#5
Tucson	542,629	#33
Mesa	471,825	#42
Chandler	260,828	#80
Gilbert	247,542	#88
Glendale	240,126	#91
Scottsdale	236,839	#95
Peoria	190,985	#132

Cities near Yuma

Somerton15,048 people · ~16 km away
Fortuna Foothills26,265 people · ~21 km away
San Luis31,520 people · ~30 km away
Calexico40,053 people · ~82 km away
El Centro43,956 people · ~88 km away
Brawley25,897 people · ~89 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yuma?

Yuma has a population of 95,548 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #345 biggest city in United States.

What state is Yuma in?

Yuma is located in Arizona, United States.

Is Yuma the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,433 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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