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Yell County

Arkansas · 22,185 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 $36,606. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,185
+5%since 2000
from 21,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+5%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,606
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,916 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,345
+6%since 2000
from $15,383 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(17,650)
Black1.4%(296)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(2,691)
Asian0.7%(144)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.7%(6,913)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(17,020)
Black1.3%(288)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(4,230)
Asian1.3%(278)
Other1.8%(400)
Diversity Score47%(10,432)
Diversity Score
47
+44%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.0%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yell County, Arkansas?

Yell County, Arkansas has about 22,185 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yell County, Arkansas earns about $36,606 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 $75,300, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Yell County, Arkansas?

About 10.3% 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 17.7% 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 4,426 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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