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Desha County

Arkansas · 11,395 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 $31,855. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 3,946 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,500. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,395
−26%since 2000
from 15,341 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+15%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K16K17K1990201020202024Desha County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,855
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,121 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,090
+42%since 2000
from $13,446 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+47%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(4,732)
Black47.3%(5,385)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(773)
Asian0.5%(61)
Other1.2%(140)
Diversity Score72.2%(8,221)
Segregation Score29%(3,303)
Diversity Score
72
+8%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desha County, Arkansas?

Desha County, Arkansas has about 11,395 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Desha County, Arkansas earns about $31,855 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 $82,500, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Desha County, Arkansas?

About 14.0% 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 25.5% 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 5,403 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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