Desha County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,786 | — | #2,433 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $37,662 | -49.9% | #3,096 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.6 years | +6.9% | #1,614 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $90,900 | -67.8% | #3,079 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $718 | -38.3% | #2,650 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.3% | +124.8% | #3,063 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Desha County has a population of 10,786, making it the #2,433 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Desha County is $37,662, ranking #3,096 out of 3,222 counties — 49.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 28.3% and unemployment stands at 8.0%.
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The median home value in Desha County is $90,900 (-67.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $718/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.8%.
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92.3% of residents in Desha County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About Desha County, Arkansas
Desha County, Arkansas has a total population of 10,786, making it the 2,433rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Desha County is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Desha County is $37,662, which ranks #3,096 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 49.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 28.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0%.
The median home value in Desha County is $90,900, 67.8% below the national median. Renters in Desha County pay a median gross rent of $718 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Desha County, 12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.8 min.
Desha County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 49.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (42.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%).
All data for Desha County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.