Yell County, Arkansas
Yell County: county in Arkansas, United States
About
Yell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,185 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,181 inhabitants. Its county seat is Danville, Dardanelle. The county was created 185 years ago in 1840.
County Snapshot
Yell County at a glance
Yell County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Arkansas counties
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DardanellePopulation 4,498
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Yell County
| Population | 21,181 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Area | 949 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.0026,-93.4113 |
| Named for | Archibald Yell |
| Altitude | 1,004 feet / 306 meters |
| Capital | Danville, Dardanelle |
| Establishment | December 05, 1840 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:19:00 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Yell County is located at 35°0'9"N 93°24'41"W (35.0026000, -93.4112500). It has 7 neighbors: Conway County, Garland County, Logan County, Montgomery County, Perry County, Pope County and Scott County.
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The largest city of Yell County is Dardanelle with a population of 4,498. Other cities include, Danville population 2,365, Ola population 1,196, Belleville population 411 and Havana population 363. See all Yell County cities & populated places.
Yell County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yell County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dardanelle | 4,498 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Danville | 2,365 | City in Yell County, Arkansas, United States |
| Ola | 1,196 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Belleville | 411 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Havana | 363 | City in Arkansas, USA |
Official website of Yell County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Yell County decreased by 4.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,185 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,964 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,824 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,819 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,768 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,506 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,502 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,509 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,462 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,341 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,181 | -0.76% | estimation process |
People born in Yell County (3)
People born in Yell County, including first stepfather of 42nd U.S. President Bill Clinton Roger Clinton, Sr., Arkansas businessman and Republican state chairman William L. Spicer, football player Matt Hall, .
More notable people
Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Benton County | 288,774 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
| Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |