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Des Arc

Missouri · 131 residents · 0.212 sq mi
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Des Arc has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,250. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

131
−30%since 2000
from 187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
618 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 882 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
44.1
+14%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1201521852172491990201020202024Des Arc
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$14,821
+42%since 2000
from $10,461 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
27.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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

86.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
14.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(0)
Diversity Score7%(9)
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
91.7%
+51.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
57.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
15.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
53.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
30.1%
−43.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Des Arc, Missouri?

Des Arc, Missouri has about 131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Des Arc, Missouri earns about $34,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Des Arc, Missouri?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Des Arc, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Des Arc, Missouri?

About 27.5% of people in Des Arc, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Des Arc, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Des Arc, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 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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