2023 ACS Census Data · Population 20,195
Yell County is a small county in Arkansas with a population of 20,195. The median household income is $58,870, 9% below the national average. The poverty rate is 13.3%, median home value is $131,300, and 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 41% below the national average.
Population
20,195
2023 estimate
Rank #1865 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$58,870
Household
Rank #2038 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$131,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #2332 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
14.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #2847 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
19.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
15% above Arkansas avg·9% below national avg
Poverty Rate
28% above Arkansas avg·11% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above Arkansas avg·1% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$26,871
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
1% below Arkansas avg·37% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
14% below Arkansas avg·30% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below Arkansas avg·7% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
23% above Arkansas avg·26% above national avg
Housing Units
9,300
Households
8,053
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,166
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
78.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
19% below Arkansas avg·41% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% below Arkansas avg·8% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.9%
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