Dardanelle is a city located in Yell County Arkansas. Dardanelle has a 2024 population of 4,504. It is also the county seat of Yell County. Dardanelle is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,504 in 2020.
The average household income in Dardanelle is $60,056 with a poverty rate of 12.81%. The median age in Dardanelle is 37.9 years: 35.2 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dardanelle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,998 | 65.98% |
| Other race | 1,098 | 24.16% |
| Black or African American | 344 | 7.57% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 1.58% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,663 | 2.67 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Married | 817 | 3.61 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Non Family | 525 | 1.09 | 48 | 52 |
| Female | 279 | 2.88 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Male | 42 | 2.79 | 100 | 0 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
57.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 469 | 15.59% |
| Associates Degree | 174 | 5.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 250 | 8.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 96 | 3.19% |
| High School Graduate | 962 | 31.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 361 | 12% |
| Some College | 696 | 23.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,959 | 1,638 | 262 |
| Hispanic | 856 | 381 | 34 |
| Other Race | 507 | 247 | 8 |
| Black | 212 | 135 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 88.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,973 | $59,333 | $38,505 |
| Graduate Degree | $33,482 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,540 | $33,792 | $28,486 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,015 | $46,711 | $32,361 |
| Overall | $33,003 | $40,690 | $29,183 |
| Some College | $30,541 | $34,500 | $20,500 |
$33,003
Average Earnings
$40,690
Average Male
$29,183
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.58% of Dardanelle residents speak only English, while 34.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,300 | 325 | 14.13% |
| Hispanic | 1,787 | 196 | 10.97% |
| Other | 1,098 | 113 | 10.29% |
| Black | 333 | 69 | 20.72% |
| Asian | 18 | 16 | 88.89% |
| Multiple | 72 | 16 | 22.22% |
12.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.78%
Male Poverty Rate
9.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dardanelle is Asian, with 88.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dardanelle is Other, with 10.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.07% |
| Some College | 14.57% |
| High School | 7.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 44.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.63% |
| Male Employed | 9.55% |
| Female Employed | 2.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,204 | $64,800 |
| Households | $47,724 | $60,056 |
| Married Families | $65,350 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,067 | $48,678 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
196
Number of Veterans
183
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 133 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 133 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 75+ | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 6.85% |
| Black | 16 | 6.84% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.49%
Born in Dardanelle
80.74%
Native Born
19.26%
Foreign Born
14.22%
Non Citizen
5.04%
Naturalized
80.74% of Dardanelle residents were born in the United States, with 54.49% having been born in Arkansas. 14.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,504 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 4,504 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 4,504 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 4,504 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 4,504 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 4,504 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 4,504 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 4,507 | 13 | 0.29% |
| 2021 | 4,494 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 4,504 | -36 | -0.79% |
| 2019 | 4,540 | -26 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 4,566 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 4,562 | 20 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 4,542 | -26 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 4,568 | -65 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 4,633 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 4,639 | -14 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 4,653 | -37 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 4,690 | -48 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 4,738 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,228 | 506 | 13.59% |
| 1990 | 3,722 | 101 | 2.79% |
| 1980 | 3,621 | 324 | 9.83% |
| 1970 | 3,297 | -1,207 | -26.8% |