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74-474: In 1913, following massive pressure against Arizona Congressman Carl Hayden by the citizens of Yuma , Hayden lobbied Congress, proposing federal aid be used for construction of a permanent highway crossing spanning the lower Colorado River . Congress authorized the construction of the bridge under the pretense that it was to be used in connecting Yuma to the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation located on

148-472: A hot desert climate ( Köppen climate classification BWh ), with extremely hot summers and warm winters. Atmospheric humidity is usually very low, except during what are called " Gulf surges ", when a maritime tropical air mass from the Gulf of California is drawn northward, usually in connection with the summer monsoon or the passage of a tropical storm to the south. The sun is said to shine during about 90% of

222-545: A Kilgen pipe organ, one of the most expensive pipe organs to have been made. Originally played as accompaniment to silent films, it has been moved to the Yuma Theatre. Every February residents and visitors enjoy the annual rodeo, the Yuma Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo. A parade opens the events. Cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country compete in the festivities. The Yuma County Fair takes place annually in

296-649: A baseball facility, Desert Sun Stadium was home to the Yuma Desert Rats of the North American League and site of home games of four teams for the Arizona Winter League . The San Diego Padres used the field as a spring training facility from 1969 until 1993 and a Japanese baseball team, the Yakult Swallows , used the field for spring training from 1995 to 2015. Many local club sports exist in

370-470: A female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.27. In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

444-768: A historic downtown area. Yuma is an Arizona Main Street City. Because of budget cutbacks at the state level, Arizona State Parks no longer operates the Territorial Prison and Quartermaster Depot. They are now operated by the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and the City of Yuma. The Yuma Visitors' Bureau oversees the Welcome Center at the Quartermaster Depot and is the official visitors' center for

518-463: A household in the county was $ 32,182, and the median income for a family was $ 34,659. Males had a median income of $ 27,390 versus $ 22,276 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 14,802. About 15.5% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 27.9% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 census , there were 195,751 people, 64,767 households, and 48,976 families residing in

592-465: A household was $ 58,043, with family households having a median income of $ 65,926 and non-family households $ 32,347. The per capita income was $ 31,467. Out of the 96,149 people with a determined poverty status, 9.8% were below the poverty line . Further, 10.5% of minors and 11.6% of seniors were below the poverty line. In the survey, residents self-identified with various ethnic ancestries. People of English descent made up 5.6% of

666-401: A male householder with no partner present, and 27.6% had a female householder with no partner present. The median household size was 2.45 and the median family size was 2.96. The age distribution was 26.3% under 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 or older. The median age was 33.6 years. The median income for

740-466: A separate territory, Yuma became the county seat for Yuma County in 1871, replacing La Paz , the first seat. The Southern Pacific Railroad bridged the river in 1877, and acquired George Alonzo Johnson 's Colorado Steam Navigation Company , the only steamboat company on the river. Yuma became the new base of navigation on the river, ending the need for Port Isabel, which was abandoned in 1879. The warehouses and shipyard there were moved to Yuma. Yuma

814-526: A steel, Pennsylvania through truss design complemented by a Warren deck truss second span, both resting upon concrete piers and abutments above the river. The location of the bridge was to be upstream from an existing ferry crossing at Prison Hill Road. The Omaha Structural Steel Works was awarded the construction contract by the OIA in June 1914, at a cost of $ 73,800 (which is $ 1.66 million as of 2023). Construction on

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888-559: Is a county in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona . As of the 2020 census , its population was 203,881. The county seat is Yuma . Yuma County includes the Yuma, Arizona Metropolitan Statistical Area . The county borders three states: Sonora , Mexico, to the south, and two other states to the west, across the Colorado River : California of the United States and

962-514: Is a common pest here. The county is planted with large extents of several crops which serve as hosts. Date trees ( Phoenix dactylifera ) were planted here in the 2010s. In this county, plantations suffer from the Carob Moth ( Ectomyelois ceratoniae ) and the Banks Grass Mite ( Oligonychus pratensis ). Leaders in the county are aware their economy is tied to that of Mexican states on

1036-514: Is a result of the U.S. economic downturn and other systemic factors". The Greater Yuma Economic Development Corp anticipates many agricultural jobs in the county will soon transition to robotics . The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the county and a number of special districts. The board has members from five districts. The Board adopts ordinances, establishes programs, levies taxes, appropriates funds, appoints certain officials, and zones property and regulates development in

1110-549: Is in the west, and northwestern regions of the north–south Sonoran Desert that extends through Sonora state of Mexico to the border of northern Sinaloa state. West of the county across the Colorado River in southeast California is the Colorado Desert , (a northwestern subregion of the Sonoran Desert). North of the county, with La Paz County the regions merge into the southeastern Mojave Desert . Southwest of Yuma County,

1184-402: Is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km ) (0.07%) is water. Yuma is noted for its weather extremes. Of any populated place in the contiguous United States, Yuma is the driest, the sunniest, and the least humid, has the lowest frequency of precipitation, and has the highest number of sunny days per year—175—with a daily maximum temperature of 90 °F (32 °C) or higher. Yuma features

1258-642: 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 km ), of which 106.6 square miles (276 km )

1332-690: Is the entirety of Northwest Mexico, at the north shoreline of the Gulf of California , and the outlet of the Colorado River into the Colorado River Delta region, now altered with lack of freshwater inputs. Notable mountains in Yuma County include the Gila Mountains and the Tule Mountains . As of the census of 2000, there were 160,026 people, 53,848 households, and 41,678 families residing in

1406-434: Is the highest crop producer in the state by dollar value per year. Yuma County tops the list for the categories of vegetables + melons + potatoes + sweet potatoes at $ 782,293,000, and fruits + tree nuts + berries at $ 62,499,000. Overall this is the second (to Maricopa ) producing county for all agricultural products at $ 1,143,068,000 per year and for organic production . Almost all of the dates ( Phoenix dactylifera ) in

1480-556: 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),

1554-471: The Gila were recognized as being within the jurisdiction of California. The county of San Diego collected taxes from there for many years. From 1853 a smaller settlement, Arizona City , grew up on the high ground across from the fort and was organized under the name of its post office in 1858. It had adobe dwellings, two stores and two saloons. Colorado City and Jaeger City were almost completely destroyed by

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1628-476: The Great Flood of 1862 and had to be rebuilt on higher ground. At that time Colorado City became part of Arizona City, later on taking the name Yuma in 1873. From 1854, Colorado City was the major steamboat stop for traffic up and down the Colorado River. After the 1862 flood, it became part of Arizona City. The steamboats transported passengers and equipment for the various mines and military outposts along

1702-778: The Mormon Battalion (1848) and the California Column (1862). During and after the California Gold Rush to the late 1870s, the Yuma Crossing was known for its ferry crossings for the Southern Emigrant Trail . This was considered the gateway to California, as it was one of the few natural spots where travelers could cross the otherwise very wide Colorado River. Following the United States establishing Fort Yuma , two towns developed one mile downriver. The one on

1776-473: 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's weather also makes it an agricultural powerhouse, growing over 175 types of crops,

1850-562: The Board than Republicans for the first time since 2004. However, their margins of victory have been reduced in recent years as the county has rapidly grown in population and become majority-Hispanic. Donald Trump only won the county by 560 votes over Hillary Clinton in the presidential election of 2016 . However, Trump's margin did improve to over 4,000 votes as he won the county again in 2020 over Joe Biden . In 2024 , Trump won Yuma County by over 20 percentage points against Kamala Harris ,

1924-537: The California side was called Jaeger City , named after the owner of Jaeger's Ferry, which crossed the river there. It was for a time the larger of the two, with the Butterfield Overland Mail office and station, two blacksmiths, a hotel, two stores, and other dwellings. The other was called Colorado City . Developed on the south side of the river in what is now Arizona by speculator Charles Poston , it

1998-417: The City of Yuma acts as the chief executive officer of the city, and is elected for a period of four years. The mayor is elected from the city at large. The mayor has the following powers and responsibilities: act as an ex officio chairman of the city council (ensuring all ordinances thereof are enforced), call and preside over meetings, administer oaths and issue proclamations. The mayor is also recognized as

2072-592: The Colorado; Colorado City was the terminus of wagon traffic up the Gila River into New Mexico Territory. They offloaded the cargo from ships at the mouth of the Colorado River at Robinson's Landing and from 1864 at Port Isabel . From 1864, the Yuma Quartermaster Depot , today a state historic park, supplied all forts in present-day Arizona, as well as large parts of Colorado and New Mexico. After Arizona became

2146-711: The Mayor of Yuma. A deputy mayor is also elected by the Council who shall act as Mayor during the temporary absence of the mayor. Karen Watts became the most recent Deputy Mayor in 2020. The current council members are Gary Knight, Leslie McClendon, Chris Morris, Ema Lea Shoop, Mike Shelton, and Karen Watts. The next election is the August 2022 Primary for the three city council seats that are currently held by Watts, Knight, and McClendon. Former Deputy Mayor Karen Watts announced her bid for Mayor in 2022. Yuma metropolitan area Yuma County

2220-579: The Mexican state of Baja California . Being 63.8% Hispanic in 2020, Yuma is Arizona's largest majority-Hispanic county . Long settled by Native Americans of indigenous cultures for thousands of years, this area was controlled by the Spanish Empire in the colonial era. In the 19th century, it was part of independent Mexico before the Mexican–American War and Gadsden Purchase . Yuma County

2294-531: The Special Operations Free Fall School, which provides training in free-fall parachute operations to Special Forces units in all branches of service, as well as those of other nations. The Colorado River runs along the north and west side of town, serving as the border between Arizona and California. Yuma is an important station for trucking industry movement of goods between California, Arizona and Mexico. The Rialto movie theater once owned

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2368-475: The United States illegally pass through Yuma County. From October 2004 to July 2005, some 124,400 undocumented foreign nationals were apprehended in the area, a 46% increase over the previous year. In 2014, however, only 5,902 people were apprehended. The report from the Congressional Research Service stated, "...it is unclear how much of the drop-off is due to increased enforcement and how much

2442-694: The World". According to the city's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report , the top employers in the Yuma Metropolitan Statistical Area in 2018 were: Other large employers include Bose , Dole Fresh Vegetables and Shaw Industries . Yuma contains the historical Yuma Territorial Prison , the Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park (formerly known as the Yuma Crossing Historic Park), and

2516-713: The Yuma Community. Near Yuma are the Kofa Mountain Range and wildlife refuge, Martinez and Mittry Lakes, and the Algodones Dunes . The city is the location of the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma , which conducts an annual air show and many large-scale military exercises. There is also the Yuma Proving Ground , an Army base that tests new military equipment. Yuma Proving Ground is also home to

2590-729: The area as well, including the Yuma Sidewinders Rugby Football Club. The rugby team participates in the Division III Arizona Men's Rugby league , and travels throughout Arizona, California and Nevada, as well as playing home games in Yuma. The city of Yuma operates as a charter city under the Charter of the City of Yuma. The elected government of the city is the City Council which follows the mayor–council government system and whose members include: The Mayor of

2664-565: The best performance by a Republican since Ronald Reagan in 1984 . According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has an area of 5,519 square miles (14,290 km ), of which 5,514 square miles (14,280 km ) is land and 5.1 square miles (13 km ) (0.1%) is water. The lowest point in the state of Arizona is on the Colorado River in San Luis in Yuma County, where it flows out of Arizona and into Sonora in Mexico . Yuma County

2738-466: The bridge began in September 1914. Between October and February, problems arose constructing the bridge, as both Omaha Steel and the OIA were unfamiliar with the currents and flood patterns of the lower Colorado. Falsework erected to aid in the bridge's construction were twice washed downstream by floods. Omaha Steel decided to approach construction of the twin span bridge by a different method; constructing

2812-527: The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Despite the newly gained honor, vehicular traffic was no longer allowed to use the bridge after 1988. In 2001, a $ 3 million restoration and rehabilitation project was begun, temporarily closing the bridge to pedestrians as well. Following the extensive restoration and a re-dedication ceremony, the bridge was re-opened to traffic in 2002 and now carries Penitentiary Avenue. The Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge

2886-452: The city for the first and only time in its history. A few flakes fell in January 1937 and December 1967, mixed with rain. 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 as Arizona City in 1870 and then became Yuma in 1873. On April 12, 1902,

2960-526: The city was 37.9% White , 2.7% Black or African American , 1.1% Native American , 1.7% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , and 1.6% from two or more races. 54.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the 2000 census , there were 77,515 people, 26,649 households, and 19,613 families residing in the city. The population density was 726.8 inhabitants per square mile (280.6/km ). There were 34,475 housing units at an average density of 323.3 per square mile (124.8/km ). The racial makeup of

3034-523: The city was 39.7% White, 27.9% some other race, 2.4% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, and 0.8% Native American or Alaskan Native, with 27.7% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 66.5% of the population. Of the 39,210 households, 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.2% had seniors 65 years or older living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 6.8% were couples cohabitating, 17.4% had

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3108-407: The city was 47.5% White , 2.9% Black or African American , 1.0% Native American , 1.4% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.1% from other races , and 1.4% from two or more races. 45.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 26,649 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 13.1% had

3182-462: The county produced vegetables worth $ 782,293,000, ranking first in the state and third in the entire country, from 107,908 acres (43,669 ha). Fruits brought $ 62,499,000, also first in the state, 56th out of >3000 counties in the country. Jojoba ( Simmondsia chinensis ) is a valuable native crop here. From here it has also been introduced into cultivation in other countries. The Sweetpotato Whitefly (Silverleaf Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci )

3256-455: The county. The population density was 35.5 inhabitants per square mile (13.7 inhabitants/km ). There were 87,850 housing units at an average density of 15.9 units per square mile (6.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 70.4% white, 2.0% black or African American, 1.6% American Indian, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific islander, 20.8% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 59.7% of

3330-405: The county. The population density was 29 people per square mile (11 people/km ). There were 74,140 housing units at an average density of 13 units per square mile (5.0 units/km ). The county's racial makeup was 68.3% White , 2.2% Black or African American , 1.6% Native American , 0.9% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 23.6% from other races , and 3.2% from two or more races. 50.5% of

3404-464: The daylight hours, making Yuma one of the sunniest places in the world. The city receives the most recorded mean sunshine of anywhere on Earth, although the equipment used by the United States tends to provide higher sunshine estimates than the traditional Campbell–Stokes recorder . On average, Yuma receives 3.36 inches (85 mm) of rain annually. Even in the wettest year of 2005, only 7.39 in (188 mm) fell. The driest year at Yuma Airport

3478-551: The foot of Fourth Avenue. Following construction of the Fourth Avenue Bridge and the construction of Interstate 8 in the early 1970s, vehicular traffic and importance of the Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge steadily declined. Similarly, the historic transcontinental highway which the bridge had once carried, US 80, declined and was removed from San Diego to Benson between 1964 and 1977, no longer running through Yuma. In 1978,

3552-612: The largest of which is lettuce. Yuma County provides 90% of all leafy vegetables grown from November to March in the United States. Yuma is also known for its large military population due to several military bases, including the Marine Corps Air Station . Yuma is in the state's southwestern 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

3626-408: The mouth of the Colorado River and quickly moved due north along it. This rare event cut power to 12,000 customers in Yuma, and dropped 3.59 inches (91 mm) of rain at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma . The last time a hurricane had hit near Yuma was in mid-August 1977, when similar rainfalls were recorded. Snow in Yuma has only been recorded on December 12, 1932, when a light coating of snow covered

3700-409: The official head of the city by the courts and has the power to take command of the police and govern the city by proclamation during times of great danger. The City of Yuma City Council is the governing body of the City of Yuma and is vested with all powers of legislation in municipal affairs. The council is composed of six council members elected from the city at large for four-year terms, as well as

3774-554: The opposing bank of the river. Because of this justification, the federal funding was provided through the Office of Indian Affairs (OIA). Further capital was raised and provided by the State of Arizona and Imperial County, California , each providing $ 25,000 (which is $ 567,115 as of 2023). OIA engineers in Washington D.C. were tasked with designing the new bridge. The new bridge design was to be

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3848-640: The other side of the border; both have to be considered. "There are automotive plants in Ciudad Juárez, across from El Paso; aerospace plants in Mexicali, southwest of Yuma; and medical devices’ manufacturers in Tijuana, near San Diego. On the American side, there is a mix of retail stores, warehouses and trucking companies..." Because of Yuma County's location along the U.S.-Mexico border , large numbers of aliens entering

3922-480: The picking season, is cited by the Arizona Department of Commerce as the reason for the apparent high unemployment. The Yuma Metropolitan Statistical Area has the highest unemployment rate in the United States as of 2018 at 20.9%. A large percentage of the work force is employed seasonally in agriculture, contributing to apparent unemployment. Yuma is colloquially referred to as the "Winter Lettuce Capital of

3996-415: The population of the town, followed by German at 5.0%, American at 3.4%, Irish at 3.1%, Sub-Saharan African at 1.4%, Swedish at 1.4%, Italian at 1.3%, French at 0.9%, Norwegian at 0.7%, Scottish at 0.6%, and Scotch-Irish at 0.5%. As of the 2010 census , 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

4070-449: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 43.7% reported speaking Spanish at home Language Map Data Center . There were 53,848 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who

4144-510: The population were below the poverty line , including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over. High unemployment remains an issue in Yuma. Citing April 2014 data, the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranked Yuma as having the highest unemployment rate in the United States at 23.8 percent, above the 21.6 percent in El Centro, California . Yuma's agricultural workforce, which adjusts to

4218-420: The population. In terms of ancestry, 10.6% were German , 7.4% were English , 6.9% were Irish , and 3.2% were American . Of the 64,767 households, 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 24.4% were non-families, and 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size

4292-432: The spans on barges and floating each span down river into position. The 336 ft (102 m) span was floated down river and swung into place carefully and methodically on March 3, 1915, followed by local praise and celebration. Following completion, the Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge was ceremoniously opened to the public on May 22, 1915. The bridge became a crucial link in the nationwide transcontinental Ocean-to-Ocean Highway and

4366-570: The spring at the fairgrounds in Yuma. On New Year's Eve 2018, the town of Yuma dropped a head of iceberg lettuce from the town's water tower, to symbolize the beginning of the new year, much like the ball drop in New York City's Times Square . This is known as the "Iceberg Drop". Yuma has a soccer-specific stadium, Desert Sun Stadium , which hosted Frontera United of the United Premier Soccer League from 2015 to 2017. Previously

4440-417: The state are grown here, about 10 million pounds (4,500 metric tons; 5,000 short tons) worth $ 35 million per year. This is the second highest citrus producer behind Maricopa, a distant second in grapefruit , limes , and oranges but producing far more lemons . Some olives, clingstone peaches , and plums are grown here. Yuma County produces almost all of the vegetable seed grown in

4514-479: The state. The average farmer age is the lowest in the state, at 56.6 years. During the winter agricultural season from November to March, some 40,000 Mexican workers cross the border daily to work in United States fields. The area is watered by the Colorado River , and the sector supplies a large part of the US leafy vegetables. The Yuma Lettuce Days festival and agritourism is connected to Yuma agriculture. In 2017

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4588-440: The temperature reaches freezing point in one year in fifteen, and there are 117 days per year during which the temperature reaches or exceeds 100 °F (38 °C), usually from April through October. During July and August, the temperature fails to reach 100 °F (38 °C) on only one and two days on average, respectively. In 1997, the desert city sustained a full tropical storm after Hurricane Nora made landfall at

4662-489: The unincorporated area. In addition, members of the Board represent the county on numerous intergovernmental agencies. In Arizona's first 52 years as a state, Yuma County was a primarily Democratic county, only voting for the Republican candidates four times in presidential elections prior to 1968. From 1968 onward, it has consistently voted for Republican presidential candidates. In 2016, county voters elected more Democrats to

4736-405: The village of Yuma was incorporated as a town. It formally incorporated as a city on April 7, 1914. As of the 2022 American Community Survey estimates, there were 98,517 people and 39,210 households. The population density was 813.9 inhabitants per square mile (314.2/km ). There were 45,408 housing units at an average density of 375.2 per square mile (144.9/km ). The racial makeup of

4810-488: Was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.39. The median age was 33.8 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 40,340 and the median income for a family was $ 42,718. Males had a median income of $ 36,345 versus $ 27,262 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,418. About 17.6% of families and 20.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 30.7% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over. The population ranking of

4884-465: Was 2007, with only 0.15 in (3.8 mm) recorded. On average, the wettest months of the year are during the monsoon months of August and September, and December, when moisture from winter storms arrives from the Pacific Ocean. June is the driest month, with drought virtually absolute. In 1995, Yuma recorded its all-time high temperature of 124 °F (51 °C). The lowest recorded temperature

4958-440: Was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males. According to the 2006 American Community Survey estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $ 39,885, and the median income for a family was $ 41,588. Males had a median income of $ 35,440 versus $ 27,035 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,393. About 14.1% of families and 16.9% of

5032-453: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.27. In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males. The median income for

5106-521: Was also the first highway bridge across the lower Colorado River. On November 11, 1926, the bridge became part of U.S. Route 80 . The successor to the earlier Ocean-to-Ocean Highway, US 80 became the primary east to west transcontinental highway in Arizona and between the 1920s and 1930s, carried the majority of the state's auto traffic. During the Great Depression in the 1930s, the Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge

5180-523: Was designated as part of Historic U.S. Route 80 by the Arizona Department of Transportation on September 21, 2018. Yuma, Arizona Yuma is a city in and the county seat of Yuma County, Arizona , United States. The city's population was 95,548 at the 2020 census , up from the 2010 census population of 93,064. Yuma is the principal city of the Yuma, Arizona, Metropolitan Statistical Area , which consists of Yuma County. According to

5254-502: Was in the Yuma-Mesa area in January 2007. The temperature fell to 21 °F (−6 °C) for approximately two hours, harming many crops grown in and around Yuma. Citrus suffered the most, particularly the lemon crop. According to an Arizona Department of Agriculture report in February 2007, there was a 75% to 95% loss of crop and trees. On average (according to the 1991-2020 climate period),

5328-514: Was one of four original Arizona counties created by the 1st Arizona Territorial Legislature . The county territory was defined as being west of longitude 113° 20' and south of the Bill Williams River . Its original boundaries remained the same until 1982, when La Paz County was created from its northern half. The original county seat was the city of La Paz; in 1871 it was moved to Arizona City, later renamed as Yuma in 1873. This county

5402-600: Was the site of the custom house . When started, it was just north of the border between Mexican-ruled Sonora, Mexico and California. After the Gadsden Purchase by the United States, the town bordered on the Territory of New Mexico . This area was designated as the Territory of Arizona in 1863. The Colorado City site at the time was duly registered in San Diego ; both banks of the Colorado River just below its confluence with

5476-425: Was used by California state police officers to deny entry refugees of the dust bowl hailing from Oklahoma intending to find work in California. Often called "Okies", these people found work instead around Yuma, County between Yuma and Wellton . The refugees soon provided critically needed assistance to local farmers. In 1956, US 80 was re-routed off the Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge and onto a newer bridge built downstream at

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