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Desha

Arkansas · 715 residents · 2.266 sq mi
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Desha is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,177. Population has fallen 19% since 2021, a loss of 170 residents. Median home value is $128,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 68% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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

715
−19%vs 2021
vs 885 in 2021
2020 – 2024
316 / sq mi
−19%vs 2021
vs 391 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
38.0
−36%vs 2021
vs 59.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
65672579486293120202024Desha
2024679
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$83,177
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $70,156 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$33,318
−14%vs 2021
vs $38,545 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+33.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$128,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $140,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
75.1%
−15.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.3% in 2021
24.9% rent
1.5
−23%vs 2021
vs 2.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(885)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(647)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(29)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(81)
11
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.7%
−5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
4.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.8 min
+2%vs 2021
vs 37.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.8% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
63.5%
+13.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
22.2%
−7.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.1%
+3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.1% in 2021
46.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.9% in 2021
3.4%
−5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Desha, Arkansas?

Desha, Arkansas has about 715 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Desha, Arkansas?

The typical household in Desha, Arkansas earns about $83,177 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 $128,700.

How educated are people in Desha, Arkansas?

About 24.7% 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 2.6% 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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