County profile · Arkansas
Yell County, AR market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Yell County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 19,956
- −1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 8,323
- Median household income
- $55,934
- +27.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $143,600
- Jobs located here
- 6,642
- Highest market score
- 63
- Insurance agencies, #678 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 19,956 people live in Yell County, in 8,323 households. Population estimates put the population change in Yell County from 2020 to 2025 at −1.3%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Yell County is $55,934 a year, 31% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 27.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Yell County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (52).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Yell County are for insurance agencies (63), restaurants and cafes (56) and auto repair and car care businesses (54). Yell County ranks #678 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
Yell County is part of the Russellville area. For its number of households, Yell County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (74% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Yell County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Yell County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 63 | #678 of 2,272 | 8 | 9.6 | $2.7M | 214 | 8 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 56 | #906 of 2,405 | 56 | 67.3 | $462K | 124 | 17 |
| Auto repair and car care | 54 | #1,033 of 2,401 | 27 | 32.4 | $279K | 104 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 51 | #1,107 of 2,394 | 18 | 21.6 | $440K | 289 | 20 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 49 | #1,071 of 2,087 | 5 | 6.0 | $2.6M | 207 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 49 | #1,148 of 2,210 | 7 | 8.4 | $1.9M | 213 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 46 | #1,182 of 2,090 | 6 | 7.2 | $4.3M | 85 | 10 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 46 | #1,368 of 2,405 | 38 | 45.7 | $680K | 102 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 45 | #1,435 of 2,385 | 19 | 22.8 | $330K | 155 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 44 | #1,321 of 2,261 | 6 | 7.2 | $7.5M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 43 | #1,067 of 1,656 | 5 | 6.0 | $1.6M | 89 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 42 | #1,566 of 2,378 | 21 | 25.2 | $358K | 81 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 41 | #1,540 of 2,402 | 14 | 16.8 | $3.2M | 95 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 39 | #1,552 of 2,200 | 8 | 9.6 | $754K | 86 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 37 | #1,765 of 2,339 | 13 | 15.6 | $483K | 112 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 33 | #1,559 of 2,070 | 5 | 6.0 | $9M | 97 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 32 | #1,785 of 2,057 | 9 | 10.8 | $2.2M | 92 | 16 |
| Gas stations | 29 | #1,999 of 2,358 | 21 | 25.2 | $1.2M | 50 | 12 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 27 | #1,538 of 1,707 | 5 | 6.0 | $4M | 85 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 22 | #1,784 of 1,889 | 7 | 8.4 | $3.7M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 14 | #1,461 of 1,530 | 9 | 10.8 | $836K | 33 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 11 | #1,572 of 1,611 | 5 | 6.0 | $517K | 52 | 11 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $6.5M | 174 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $6.5M | 212 | 10 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $2.6M | 156 | 8 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | Index only | 636 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | Index only | 506 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.1M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $6.7M | 80 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $4M | Too few | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $595K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $5.2M | Too few | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $20.2M | Too few | 6 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $10.5M | Too few | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $13.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $10.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 12 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Yell County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $7.5M | $904 | 94 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $24.9M | $2,995 | 115 |
| Food away from home | $25.8M | $3,106 | 76 |
| Groceries | $45.2M | $5,426 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.3M | $754 | 75 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.6M | $310 | 53 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.2M | $510 | 52 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.9M | $952 | 74 |
| Pets | $6M | $725 | 80 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13.2M | $1,580 | 77 |
| Vehicle insurance | $21.5M | $2,587 | 132 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $20.2M | $2,427 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $10.5M | $1,258 | 89 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $110.3M | $13,248 | 80 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Yell County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 19,956−1.3% since 2020
- Households
- 8,323
- Median age
- 39.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 930 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 22
- Median household income
- $55,934+27.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $69,272
- Median home value
- $143,600
- Jobs located here
- 6,642
- Daytime population
- 19,039Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Yell County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Yell County at 19,956 people in 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 8,323 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 27.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Yell County, AR spend?
Households in Yell County spend about $110.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $45.2M on groceries and $25.8M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Yell County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (52).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Yell County, AR?
Of the business types scored in Yell County, insurance agencies (63), restaurants and cafes (56) and auto repair and car care businesses (54) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #678 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Yell County, AR compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Yell County is $55,934, 31% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $143,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (74% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 22 of the 56 business types have a score in Yell County, each ranked against other counties.
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