Yell County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Yell County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 20,195. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yell County is 39.9 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yell County is $58,870. This is about average than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $131,300. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Yell County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Yell County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.9%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (20.9% vs 8.8%).

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.5%.