U.S. County · Profile

Desha County

10.5KTotal Population
13Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-31.74%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Desha County has a population of 10,479 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Desha County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American47.6%4,988
White47.5%4,978
Hispanic or Latino6.8%713
Two or More Races2.9%304
Some Other Race1.7%178
Asian0.2%21
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Desha County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$38,067
49.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$21,588
43.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
27.2%
136.5% above national average
Median Age
40.7 years

Income & Poverty

$38,067Median Household Income
$21,588Per Capita Income
27.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$38,067$51,673
Families$50,040$64,379
Married-couple Families$50,040$56,045
Nonfamily Households$23,750$25,650

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Desha County, Arkansas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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