Yell County, Arkansas Demographics 2026
Yell County, Arkansas has a population of 20,134, the 33rd most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $55,934 and the median home value is $143,600. The poverty rate is 15.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Yell County Quick Facts
How Yell County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,195 | 20,134 | -0.3% |
| Median household income | $58,870 | $55,934 | -5.0% |
| Median home value | $131,300 | $143,600 | +9.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Yell County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dardanelle | 4,511 | $51,040 | 11.1% | $138,600 |
| Danville | 2,289 | $64,420 | 26.0% | $122,700 |
| Ola | 914 | $32,679 | 46.6% | $61,600 |
| Plainview | 550 | $45,329 | 10.6% | $111,200 |
| Belleville | 517 | $66,401 | 3.7% | $105,400 |
| Havana | 343 | $53,000 | 36.7% | $81,900 |
| Centerville | 211 | N/A | 68.3% | N/A |
| Rover | 142 | $83,264 | 0.0% | $79,700 |
| Corinth | 38 | $40,469 | 13.2% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Yell County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 20,134. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Yell County is 39.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Yell County is $55,934. This is 8% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $143,600. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, 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 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Yell County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.2%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (21.2% vs 9.0%).
Education
14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Yell County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Yell County, Arkansas?
Yell County has a population of 20,134, making it the 33rd most populous county in Arkansas.
What is the median income in Yell County?
The median household income in Yell County is $55,934 with a poverty rate of 15.6%.
How many cities are in Yell County, Arkansas?
Yell County contains 9 Census-designated places.