Desha County, Arkansas
Desha County is home to 10,786 people. 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Arkansas rate (16.0%). The median household income is $37,662.
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| Measure | Value | Arkansas | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,786 | 3,049,391 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $37,662 | $60,773 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 28.3% | 16.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 39.0% | 21.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.7% | 9.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.6% | 25.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $90,900 | $188,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $718 | $947 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.3% | 44.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.5% | 5.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.6 years | 38.5 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.