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Des Arc

Arkansas · 1,905 residents · 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 $35,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,905
−1%since 2000
from 1,933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
906 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
−1%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Des Arc
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,564
+61%since 2000
from $14,629 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+22%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,547)
Black13.7%(261)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(25)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other3.8%(73)
Diversity Score40.4%(769)
Diversity Score
40
+15%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−9%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Des Arc, Arkansas?

Des Arc, Arkansas has about 1,905 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Des Arc, Arkansas earns about $35,000 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 $72,500, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Des Arc, Arkansas?

About 10.6% 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 11.0% 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 96 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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