Yell County, AR population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Yell County decreased by 1,120. In this period, the peak population was 22,614 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21,164 | - | - |
| 2001 | 21,222 | 58 | 0.27% |
| 2002 | 21,281 | 59 | 0.28% |
| 2003 | 21,383 | 102 | 0.48% |
| 2004 | 21,313 | -70 | -0.33% |
| 2005 | 21,427 | 114 | 0.53% |
| 2006 | 21,891 | 464 | 2.17% |
| 2007 | 22,011 | 120 | 0.55% |
| 2008 | 22,360 | 349 | 1.59% |
| 2009 | 22,614 | 254 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 22,148 | -466 | -2.06% |
| 2011 | 21,965 | -183 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 21,827 | -138 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 21,823 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 21,771 | -52 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 21,505 | -266 | -1.22% |
| 2016 | 21,520 | 15 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 21,544 | 24 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 21,506 | -38 | -0.18% |
| 2019 | 21,376 | -130 | -0.60% |
| 2020 | 20,212 | -1,164 | -5.45% |
| 2021 | 20,135 | -77 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 20,091 | -44 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 20,044 | -47 | -0.23% |
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Yell County, AR population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Yell County's population increased by 984 (4.65%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Yell County's population decreased by 1,936 (8.74%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Yell County's population decreased by 168 (0.83%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Yell County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 20,044.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Yell County's population peaked in year 2009 at 22,614.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Yell County's population was lowest in year 2023 at 20,044.
Yell County, AR annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Yell County grew year by year for 10 years and declined for 13 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Yell County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.23% per year. Overall the population shrank 5.29% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Yell County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.23% per year.
From 2005 to 2006 Yell County population grew the most, with an increase of 464 people (a 2.17% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Yell County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,164 people (a 5.45% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Yell County, AR population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Yell County's population decreased by 91 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 44 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 47 (0.23%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Yell County, AR changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Yell County decreased by 1,779 (8.15%). The population was highest at 21,771 in the year 2014 and lowest at 20,044 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.83%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)