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Desha

Arkansas · 679 residents · 2.266 sq mi
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Desha has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,403. Population has fallen 25% since 2023, a loss of 229 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $117,600. With a median age of 60.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

679
−25%since 2023
from 908 in 2023
2020 – 2024
300 / sq mi
−25%since 2023
from 401 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
60.0
+16%since 2023
from 51.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
65672579486293120202024Desha
2024679
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,403
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $77,768 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$34,278
+18%since 2023
from $29,083 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
17.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.302
+24%since 2023
from 0.244 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$117,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $143,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$632
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $702 in 2023
US average: $1,442
82.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
17.2% rent
15.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
17.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
79.2%
+30.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.7
−7%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(908)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(679)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
−63%since 2023
from 48.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
70.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
16.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
16.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
45.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
12.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
24.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
16.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
86.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
87.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
12.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desha, Arkansas?

Desha, Arkansas has about 679 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Desha, Arkansas?

The typical household in Desha, Arkansas earns about $68,403 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Desha, Arkansas expensive?

In Desha, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $117,600, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Desha, Arkansas?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Desha, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Desha, Arkansas?

About 17.1% of people in Desha, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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