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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Desha County

Arkansas · 15,341 residents · 741.227 sq mi
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Desha County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,121. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,400. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,341
−9%since 1990
from 16,798 in 1990
1990 – 2025
21 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+12%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K12K14K16K17K1990201020202024Desha County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,121
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,719 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,446
+60%since 1990
from $8,428 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.9%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 34.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$354
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $249 in 1990
US average: $602
63.5%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
36.5% rent
1.8
−24%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(9,535)
Black41.8%(7,017)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(92)
Asian1.1%(181)
Diversity Score63.6%(10,678)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(7,611)
Black45.9%(7,044)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(485)
Asian0.3%(45)
Diversity Score66.6%(10,213)
67
+5%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.0%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−12%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desha County, Arkansas?

Desha County, Arkansas has about 15,341 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Desha County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Desha County, Arkansas earns about $24,121 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Desha County, Arkansas expensive?

In Desha County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $42,400, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Desha County, Arkansas?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Desha County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Desha County, Arkansas?

About 28.9% of people in Desha County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Desha County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Desha County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,457 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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