Desha County, Arkansas
Total Population: 11,041
County Seat: Arkansas City
Median Home Value
$89,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$36,064
Across all households
Median Age
41.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
25.3%
65 Years and Over
19.6%
Male
47.6%
Female
52.4%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.4%
No Health Insurance
8.5%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
77.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
13.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$36,064
Mean Household Income
$52,920
Per Capita Income
$22,848
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.3%
In Labor Force (19–64)
64.2%
SNAP / Food Stamps
21.8%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$89,100
Median Rent
$689/mo
Total Housing Units
5,812
Owner-Occupied
60.5%
Renter-Occupied
39.5%
Vacancy Rate
18.3%
Married Couple Households
35.5%
Cohabiting Couple Households
—
Male Householder, No Partner
21.3%
Female Householder, No Partner
40.5%
Average Household Size
2.30
Broadband Internet Access
74.3%
Housing Built Since 2010
6.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 05041.