Desha County's 2026 population is estimated at 10,007, reflecting a -1.54% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Desha County is the 59th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 12,953 and has grown -22.74% since 2010.
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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