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Desha County

Arkansas · 13,008 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 $29,051. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 2,333 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,500. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,008
−15%since 2000
from 15,341 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+9%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K16K17K1990201020202024Desha County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,051
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,121 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,582
+31%since 2000
from $13,446 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−35.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+9%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(7,611)
Black45.9%(7,044)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(485)
Asian0.3%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.6%(10,213)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(6,083)
Black47.5%(6,176)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(578)
Asian0.3%(43)
Other1.9%(241)
Diversity Score70.2%(9,125)
Diversity Score
70
+5%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desha County, Arkansas?

Desha County, Arkansas has about 13,008 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Desha County, Arkansas earns about $29,051 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 $55,500, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Desha County, Arkansas?

About 13.6% 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 27.6% 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 3,790 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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