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Yell County

Arkansas · 19,956 residents (2025 est.) · 930.386 sq mi
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Yell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,934. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,134
−5%since 2000
from 21,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−8%since 2009
from 24 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+9%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19,956 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17K19K20K21K23K1990201020202024Yell County
202420K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(1,261)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(1,559)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(1,133)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.9%(1,186)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.2%(1,258)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.8%(2,372)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.5%(2,514)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.9%(2,402)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.4%(2,891)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.3%(2,071)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.1%(1,027)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(460)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,934
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,916 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,554
+86%since 2000
from $15,383 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+9%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+31%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Yell County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(17,650)
Black1.4%(296)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(2,691)
Asian0.7%(144)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(14,724)
Black1.5%(308)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(4,277)
Asian1.4%(281)
Other2.7%(544)
Diversity Score
52
+8%since 2009
from 48 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
34
+22%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican14.4%(2,893)
Puerto Rican3.1%(621)
Salvadoran3%(613)
Guatemalan0.1%(29)
Colombian0.1%(25)
Honduran0.1%(23)
Dominican0.1%(20)
Ecuadorian0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Laotian0.2%(50)
Burmese0.2%(35)
Hmong0.1%(24)
Asian Indian0.1%(22)
Chinese0.1%(15)
Korean0%(10)
Thai0%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(25)
Ancestry
English10.8%(2,181)
American10.5%(2,107)
German8.4%(1,700)
Irish7.1%(1,435)
Scottish1.4%(274)
Italian1.2%(242)
Dutch0.8%(164)
British0.7%(146)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(126)
Portuguese0.6%(120)
Welsh0.4%(77)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
French0.3%(70)
Polish0.3%(65)
Ukrainian0.2%(49)
Swiss0.2%(35)
Danish0.1%(28)
Czech0.1%(24)
Nigerian0.1%(24)
West Indian0.1%(23)
Austrian0.1%(22)
Lithuanian0.1%(18)
Norwegian0.1%(18)
Romanian0.1%(15)
Russian0.1%(15)
Finnish0.1%(13)
Swedish0%(10)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.4%
+19.5 ptssince 2017
from 60.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 81.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 16.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.2%(2,292)
Married57.1%(4,634)
Widowed2.8%(228)
Divorced11.9%(964)
Women 15+
Never married21.7%(1,753)
Married55.4%(4,468)
Widowed10.8%(873)
Divorced12%(969)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yell County, Arkansas?

Yell County, Arkansas has about 20,134 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yell County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Yell County, Arkansas earns about $55,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yell County, Arkansas expensive?

In Yell County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $143,600, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Yell County, Arkansas?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Yell County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yell County, Arkansas?

About 15.6% of people in Yell County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yell County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Yell County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,375 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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