Yell County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Yell County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05149
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 149
Geography
- Land Area
- 930.39 sq mi
- Water Area
- 18.15 sq mi
- Total Area
- 948.53 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.997713
- Longitude
- -93.408303
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,065
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,318
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,800 | 82.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,265 | 17.1% |
| White | 14,738 | 77.3% |
| Black | 323 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 256 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,498 | 87.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,817 | 12.7% |
| White | 11,746 | 82.0% |
| Black | 274 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 225 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 203 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 45 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,134
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,055
- Poverty Rate
- 15.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,071
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,775 | 78.4% |
| Black | 308 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 281 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,152
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,419 | 15.5% |
| Republican | 4,605 | 50.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,120 | 34.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,345 | 47.5% |
| Female | 4,730 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,720 | 84.4% |
| Hispanic | 794 | 8.7% |
| Black | 26 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,111
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,653 | 60.3% |
| Hispanic | 151 | 19.0% |
| Black | 10 | 38.5% |
| Asian | 17 | 25.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,417 | 55.6% |
| Female | 2,663 | 56.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,334 (31.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,046 (14.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,312
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $138,486
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $754
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.6%
- Work From Home
- 7.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.