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Yell County

Arkansas · 20,263 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 $47,981. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,263
−4%since 2000
from 21,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+12%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,981
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,916 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,008
+50%since 2000
from $15,383 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+17%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(14,710)
Black1.1%(226)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(4,204)
Asian1%(202)
Other1.8%(359)
Diversity Score49.6%(10,041)
Segregation Score28%(5,666)
Diversity Score
50
+52%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yell County, Arkansas?

Yell County, Arkansas has about 20,263 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yell County, Arkansas earns about $47,981 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 $110,300, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Yell County, Arkansas?

About 13.3% 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 14.8% 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 2,504 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
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11 ZIP codes
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