Yell County's estimated 2026 population is 19,809 with a growth rate of -0.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Yell County is the 33rd largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 22,148 and has seen a growth of -10.56% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.3 years
Female: 42.3 years
Male: 37.3 years
There are 15,299 adults, (3,558 of whom are seniors) in Yell County.
Female: 9,993 (49.6%)
Male: 10,141 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Yell County includes 78.35% White, 11.75% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,775 | 78.35% |
| Other race | 2,366 | 11.75% |
| Two or more races | 1,260 | 6.26% |
| Black or African American | 308 | 1.53% |
| Asian | 281 | 1.4% |
| Native American | 124 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
Yell County's average per capita income is $42,206. Household income levels show a median of $55,934. The poverty rate stands at 15.64%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,912 | - |
| Families | $70,114 | $79,982 |
| Households | $55,934 | $69,272 |
| Non Families | $26,008 | $37,733 |
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