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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Yell County

Arkansas · 21,139 residents · 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 $28,916. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,139
+19%since 1990
from 17,759 in 1990
1990 – 2025
23 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 19 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+2%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K19K20K21K23K1990201020202024Yell County
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,916
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,647 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,383
+64%since 1990
from $9,400 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.4%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$372
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
27.1% rent
2.0
+2%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(17,071)
Black2.2%(394)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(136)
Asian0.8%(146)
Diversity Score11.2%(1,982)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(17,650)
Black1.4%(296)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(2,691)
Asian0.7%(144)
Diversity Score32.7%(6,913)
33
+193%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.1%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−28%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yell County, Arkansas?

Yell County, Arkansas has about 21,139 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Yell County, Arkansas earns about $28,916 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 $56,700, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Yell County, Arkansas?

About 10.9% 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 15.4% 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 3,380 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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