Yell County's estimated 2025 population is 19,950 with a growth rate of -0.24% 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 -9.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Yell County includes 79.08% White, 13.08% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,971 | 79.08% |
| Other race | 2,642 | 13.08% |
| Two or more races | 864 | 4.28% |
| Black or African American | 349 | 1.73% |
| Asian | 261 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 108 | 0.53% |
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Never Married
Yell County's average per capita income is $40,583. Household income levels show a median of $58,870. The poverty rate stands at 13.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,973 | - |
| Families | $70,415 | $77,508 |
| Households | $58,870 | $66,744 |
| Non Families | $27,067 | $37,442 |
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