2023 ACS Census Data · Population 11,041
Desha County is a small county in Arkansas with a population of 11,041. The median household income is $36,064, 45% below the national average. The poverty rate is 28.9%, median home value is $89,100, and 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 46% below the national average.
Population
11,041
2023 estimate
Rank #2415 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$36,064
Household
Rank #3109 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$89,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #3065 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #2981 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
30% below Arkansas avg·45% below national avg
Poverty Rate
57% below Arkansas avg·93% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% below Arkansas avg·16% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$22,848
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
28.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
48.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
32% below Arkansas avg·57% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
9% below Arkansas avg·26% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
14% below Arkansas avg·17% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
21% below Arkansas avg·16% below national avg
Housing Units
5,812
Households
4,750
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$916
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
74.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
18 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
26% below Arkansas avg·46% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
10% below Arkansas avg·12% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.5%
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