Desha County Summary

Life in Desha County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Desha County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Desha County:

  • The population in Desha County is 11,285.

  • The median home value in Desha County is $80,429.

  • The median income in Desha County is $38,067.

  • The median rent in Desha County is $628.

  • The unemployment rate in Desha County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Desha County is 27.2%.

  • The average high in Desha County is 79.5° and there are 130.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Desha County

List Of Cities & Towns in Desha County

Dumas, AR Population 3,965

McGehee, AR Population 3,812

Arkansas City, AR Population 510

Mitchellville, AR Population 209

Tillar, AR Population 195

Watson, AR Population 163

Reed, AR Population 159

Map Of Desha County

Desha County, AR Weather

  • The average high in Desha County is 79.5°.

  • There are 82.28 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 130.0 inches of rain each year with 0.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:53 hours of sun each day in Desha County.

StatDesha County
Mean High79.5
Nice Days82.28
Rainfall130.0
Snowfall0.9
Sunny_hours5:53
79.5°
Average High
130.0
Inches of Rain

Desha County Photos

Us  Entering Dumasc Arkansas
Source: Wikipedia User Brandonrush | CC BY-SA 3.0

Desha County Demographics

Population over time in Desha County

The current population in Desha County is 11,285. The population has decreased -1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 11,530 -0.1%
2021 11,538 -1.5%
2020 11,709 -

Gender in Desha County

  • Desha County is 51.7% female with 5,833 female residents.

  • Desha County is 48.3% male with 5,452 male residents.

Female
51.7% (5,833)
Male
48.3% (5,452)
Gender Desha County AR USA
Female 51.7% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 48.3% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Desha County

Desha County is:

  • 43.6% White with 4,922 White residents.

  • 47.6% African American with 5,376 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 25 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 6 Other residents.

  • 1.6% Two Or More with 186 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.8% Hispanic with 762 Hispanic residents.

White
43.6% (4,922)
African American
47.6% (5,376)
American Indian
0.1% (8)
Asian
0.2% (25)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (6)
Two Or More
1.6% (186)
Hispanic
6.8% (762)

Table: Desha County By Race

Race Desha County AR USA
White 43.6% 69.7% 58.9%
African American 47.6% 15.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.6% 4.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.8% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Desha County, Arkansas

  • 8.7% of households in Desha County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 10.5% of households in Desha County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Desha County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Desha County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Desha County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.1% of households in Desha County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Desha County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Desha County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.1% of households in Desha County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.5% of households in Desha County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.7% (983)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.5% (1,186)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.3% (1,502)
$25,000 to $34,999
14.7% (1,657)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.5% (1,640)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.1% (2,157)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.0% (904)
$100,000 to $149,999
6.5% (733)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.1% (237)
$200,000 or more
2.5% (281)
Income Desha County AR USA
Less than $10,000 8.7% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.5% 5.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.3% 10.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 14.7% 10.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.5% 13.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.1% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.0% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 6.5% 13.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.1% 5.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.5% 5.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Desha County for adults over 25

  • 10.0% of adults in Desha County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Desha County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Desha County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Desha County completed some college.

  • 2.0% of adults in Desha County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Desha County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Desha County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Desha County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Desha County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
10% (1,128)
9-12th Grade
11% (1,241)
High School / GED
44% (4,965)
Some College
20% (2,257)
Associate's Degree
2% (225)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (902)
Master's Degree
4% (451)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (112)
Education Desha County AR USA
< 9th Grade 10% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 44% 34% 26%
Some College 20% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 2% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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