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Desha

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.266
State:
Arkansas

Desha is a CDP located in Independence County, Arkansas. Desha has a 2026 population of 1,118. Desha is currently growing at a rate of 6.68% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Desha is $68,403 with a poverty rate of 17.08%. The median age in Desha is 60 years: 51.9 years for males, and 60.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 121.2 males.

1.1K
Total Population
493
Density (mi²)
70 6.68%
Growth

Desha Population

Desha Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,118706.68%
20251,048707.16%

Median Age

Overall: 60 years
Female: 60.7 years
Male: 51.9 years

Desha Adults

There are 633 adults, (250 of whom are seniors) in Desha.

Sex Ratio

Female: 307 (45.2%)
Male: 372 (54.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Desha includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White679100%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White679100%

Desha Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Desha 's average per capita income is $31,994. Household income levels show a median of $68,403. The poverty rate stands at 17.08%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$83,311$79,389
Married Families$83,311-
Households$68,403$55,024
Non Families-$33,609

$31,994

Average Income

$68,403

Median Household Income

17.08%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)