Yell County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05149 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,134 | — | #1,874 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,934 | -25.6% | #2,409 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.3 years | +1.0% | #2,306 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $143,600 | -49.1% | #2,336 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $735 | -36.8% | #2,554 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% | +24.1% | #2,063 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Yell County has a population of 20,134, making it the #1,874 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Yell County is $55,934, ranking #2,409 out of 3,222 counties — 25.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.6% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Yell County is $143,600 (-49.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $735/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.5%.
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89.8% of residents in Yell County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.
About Yell County, Arkansas
Yell County, Arkansas has a total population of 20,134, making it the 1,874th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Yell County is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Yell County is $55,934, which ranks #2,409 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Yell County is $143,600, 49.1% below the national median. Renters in Yell County pay a median gross rent of $735 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Yell County, 14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.5 min.
Yell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.2%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Yell County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.