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Yellville

Arkansas · 1,178 residents · 2.482 sq mi
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Yellville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,737. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,100. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,178
−10%since 2000
from 1,312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
475 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 529 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+1%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Yellville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,737
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,930
+18%since 2000
from $12,618 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.2%
US avg: 10%
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
40.2% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+49%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,059)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(33)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other6.6%(78)
Diversity Score23%(271)
Diversity Score
23
+1090%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yellville, Arkansas?

Yellville, Arkansas has about 1,178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yellville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Yellville, Arkansas earns about $29,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yellville, Arkansas expensive?

In Yellville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $120,100, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Yellville, Arkansas?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Yellville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yellville, Arkansas?

About 34.0% of people in Yellville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yellville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Yellville, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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