Desha County, Arkansas

Desha County is one of the 75 county of Arkansas, located towards the Southern Region (West South Central) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Desha County is home to 15341 inhabitants. Its population was estimated at 13538 in July 2008, It is 22nd least populous county in Arkansas. The county extends throughout a territory of 819.52 square miles (2122.55 sq km ), of which, 764.99 square miles (1981.32 sq km) of it is land and 54.53 square miles (141.23 sq km) of it is water, it is the 17th largest by area in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It is ranks second in the size of its inland waterways in Arkansas.

Desha County Arkansas
Map of Desha County, Arkansas

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 15341 people, 5922 households, and 4192 families residing in the county. The population density was 20.1 people per square mile (7.76/kmē), making it the 19th least densely populated county in Arkansas. There were 6663 housing units at an average density of 8.7 per square mile (3.36/kmē). The average household size was 2.57 persons, and the average family size was 3.1 persons. In the county Age distribution was 28.9% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 114.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 120.7 females. Its population was estimated at 13538 in July 2008, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 50.41% White, 47.84% Black or African American, 0.41% American Indian, 0.44% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, and 0.86% from two or more races.

Desha County Arkansas Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Desha County Arkansas School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Desha County Arkansas GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $24121, making it the eighth lowest county by median household income in Arkansas. The median income for a family in the county was $30028, it would be the tenth lowest county by median family income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The per capita income for the county was $13446, making its Arkansas's tenth lowest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 4212 pupils and students, of which 1989 are male and 2223 are female, 27.46% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 349 nursery or pri school, 184 kindergarten, 2108 elementary school, 1114 high school and 457 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Arkansas City CityDesha County0.480.4805891232.21452322014
2Dumas CityDesha County2.962.960523817681272725754
3Mcgehee CityDesha County6.426.4204570711.71419121909
4Mitchellville CityDesha County0.150.1504973322.5868017625
5Reed TownDesha County0.10.102752668.5872716806
6Watson CityDesha County0.20.202881414.61363117143
7Tillar CityDrew County, Desha County0.740.740240325.91356829792
YearPopulation
April 2000 census15341
April 2000 Estimate15341
July 2000 Estimate15307
July 2001 Estimate14995
July 2002 Estimate14650
July 2003 Estimate14487
July 2004 Estimate14380
July 2005 Estimate14117
July 2006 Estimate14043
July 2007 Estimate13785
July 2008 Estimate13538
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school128221349
Kindergarten9193184
Elementary school106110472108
High school5595551114
College or graduate school150307457
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Desha County, Arkansas$24121$30028$13446
Arkansas, United States$32182$38663$16904
United States$41994$50046$21587