Desha County's estimated 2026 population is 10,007 with a growth rate of -1.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Desha County is the 59th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 12,953 and has seen a growth of -22.74% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Desha County includes 48.65% Black or African American, 44.93% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (48.65%)
White (44.93%)
Two or more races (3.6%)
Other race (2.61%)
Native American (0.15%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,371 | 48.65% |
| White | 4,961 | 44.93% |
| Two or more races | 397 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 288 | 2.61% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Desha County's average per capita income is $35,216. Household income levels show a median of $36,064. The poverty rate stands at 28.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $61,620 | - |
| Families | $44,738 | $63,736 |
| Households | $36,064 | $52,920 |
| Non Families | $18,876 | $29,283 |
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