Desha is a CDP located in Independence County Arkansas. Desha has a 2024 population of 904. Desha is currently growing at a rate of 7.62% annually but its population has decreased by -20% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,130 in 2020.
The average household income in Desha is $64,571 with a poverty rate of 12.37%. The median age in Desha is 59 years: 56.3 years for males, and 60.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Desha was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 775 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 375 | 2.07 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Married | 195 | 2.7 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 167 | 1.05 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Male | 13 | 5.54 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
87.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 9.49% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 7.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 120 | 19.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 220 | 36.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 8.67% |
| Some College | 117 | 19.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 611 | 500 | 120 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 81.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,882 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,338 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $55,582 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,882 | $42,083 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$33,882
Average Earnings
$42,083
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.36% of Desha residents speak only English, while 10.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 744 | 92 | 12.37% |
12.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.47%
Male Poverty Rate
13.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Desha is White, with 12.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Desha is White, with 12.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.04% |
| High School | 19.55% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 27.04% |
| Female Employed | 9.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,074 | $89,049 |
| Households | $73,477 | $64,571 |
| Married Families | $79,275 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,927 | $33,593 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 4.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.16%
Born in Desha
89.55%
Native Born
10.45%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
10.45%
Naturalized
89.55% of Desha residents were born in the United States, with 53.16% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 904 | 64 | 7.62% |
| 2023 | 840 | 65 | 8.39% |
| 2022 | 775 | -110 | -12.43% |
| 2021 | 885 | -245 | -21.68% |
| 2020 | 1,130 | 0 | 0% |