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Des Arc

Arkansas · 1,841 residents (2025 est.) · 2.102 sq mi
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Des Arc has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,921. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 342 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,700. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,591
−18%since 2000
from 1,933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
757 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
+22%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,841 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Des Arc
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,921
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,639
+75%since 2000
from $14,629 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
+34%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$424
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+73%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(1,601)
Black14.8%(286)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(25)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.1%(679)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(1,231)
Black12.6%(201)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(147)
Diversity Score47.1%(749)
Diversity Score
47
+34%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−17%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 22.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 47.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Des Arc, Arkansas?

Des Arc, Arkansas has about 1,591 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Des Arc, Arkansas?

The typical household in Des Arc, Arkansas earns about $30,921 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Des Arc, Arkansas expensive?

In Des Arc, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $90,700, and the typical rent is about $424 a month.

How educated are people in Des Arc, Arkansas?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Des Arc, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Des Arc, Arkansas?

About 20.0% of people in Des Arc, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Des Arc, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Des Arc, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 410 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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