Desha County's estimated 2026 population is 9,663 with a growth rate of -3.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Desha County is the 61st largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 12,953 and has seen a growth of -25.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 41 years
Male: 42.5 years
There are 8,096 adults, (2,168 of whom are seniors) in Desha County.
Female: 5,770 (53.5%)
Male: 5,016 (46.5%)
The racial composition of Desha County includes 49.03% Black or African American, 44.01% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,288 | 49.03% |
| White | 4,747 | 44.01% |
| Two or more races | 517 | 4.79% |
| Other race | 204 | 1.89% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
Desha County's average per capita income is $39,051. Household income levels show a median of $37,662. The poverty rate stands at 28.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $66,585 | - |
| Families | $47,691 | $66,420 |
| Households | $37,662 | $53,518 |
| Non Families | $18,793 | $29,744 |
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