Yell County, Arkansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Yell County, Arkansas
Yell County, Arkansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
20,134
Median Age
39.3
Male Median
37.3
Female Median
42.3
Yell County, Arkansas Population Growth

Yell County, Arkansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -8.0%%.
-8.0%% Growth
Yell County, Arkansas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Yell County, Arkansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.3 | 20,134 |
| 2023 | 39.9 | 20,195 |
| 2022 | 40.0 | 20,342 |
| 2021 | 39.8 | 20,489 |
| 2020 | 40.0 | 21,425 |
| 2019 | 40.3 | 21,464 |
| 2018 | 39.3 | 21,573 |
| 2017 | 39.7 | 21,601 |
| 2016 | 39.3 | 21,716 |
| 2015 | 39.1 | 21,835 |
| 2014 | 38.8 | 21,934 |
| 2013 | 39.6 | 22,014 |
| 2012 | 38.4 | 22,033 |
| 2011 | 38.1 | 21,995 |
| 2010 | 37.9 | 21,895 |
Yell County, Arkansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.3% |
| 5–17 | 17.8% |
| 18–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 11.8% |
| 35–54 | 24.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.4% |
| 65+ | 17.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Yell County, Arkansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 30.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Yell County, Arkansas
The median age in Yell County, Arkansas is 39.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Yell County, Arkansas is 20,134.
In Yell County, Arkansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Yell County, Arkansas has remained stable.