Colorado

Yuma

9,988
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Yuma

Yuma, Colorado, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 2,596. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 9,988.

Its recorded population peaked at 13,897 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 28 percent.

On the ground today, 20 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Sand Creek Massacre Aftermath – retaliation raids 1865, Kidder Massacre, Battle of Beecher Island — Rescue, and 5 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20209,988
201010,043
20009,841
19908,954
19809,682
19708,544
19608,912
195010,827
194012,102
193013,613
192013,897
19108,499
19001,729
18902,596
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Yuma

Military engagements that took place in Yuma, Colorado.

Sand Creek Massacre Aftermath – retaliation raids 1865
1865
Kidder Massacre
1867
Battle of Beecher Island — Rescue
1868
Beecher Island — Comstock's Pre-Battle Scout (August 1868)
1868
Battle of Arikaree Fork
1868
Forsyth's Scouts Expedition 1868
1868
Beecher Island Battle Sep 17-19 1868 detail
1868
Battle of Beecher Island — Roman Nose Charges
1868
Battle of Arikaree Fork (Beecher Island)
1868
Battle of Beecher Island (September 17, 1868)
1868
Battle of Beecher Island
1868
Battle of Beecher Island — Kansas Supplement
1868
Battle of Beecher Island — Arikaree Fork
1868
Battle of Arikaree Fork — Opening Phase (September 17, 1868)
1868
Forsyth's Fight at Arickaree Fork
1868
Battle of Arikaree Fork (Beecher Island Prelude – Del Springs)
1868
Battle of Beecher Island 1868
1868
Beecher Island — Roman Nose Death and Final Day (September 19, 1868)
1868
Battle of Beecher Island (Arikaree Fork)
1868
Battle of Arikaree Fork — Continuation of Beecher Island Siege
1868

Historic places in Yuma

National Register of Historic Places listings in Yuma, Colorado.

Lett Hotel
Yuma
Beecher Island Battleground
Wray
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Frequently asked about Yuma

When does Yuma first appear in the US census?
Yuma, Colorado first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 2,596.
What is the population of Yuma?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Yuma had a recorded population of 9,988.
When did Yuma's population peak?
Yuma's recorded population peaked at 13,897 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Yuma?
20 documented military engagements took place in Yuma, including Sand Creek Massacre Aftermath – retaliation raids 1865, Kidder Massacre, Battle of Beecher Island — Rescue.
How many historic places are in Yuma?
5 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Yuma, Colorado.
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