Desha County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Desha County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05041
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 041
Geography
- Land Area
- 741.23 sq mi
- Water Area
- 71.50 sq mi
- Total Area
- 812.73 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.828752
- Longitude
- -91.244103
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,463
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,777
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,003 | 95.6% |
| Hispanic | 463 | 4.4% |
| White | 4,615 | 44.1% |
| Black | 5,290 | 50.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,581 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 192 | 2.5% |
| White | 3,689 | 47.4% |
| Black | 3,852 | 49.5% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 36 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 10,786
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $37,627
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,023
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,747 | 44.0% |
| Black | 5,288 | 49.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,071
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,031 | 49.9% |
| Republican | 632 | 10.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,406 | 39.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,592 | 42.7% |
| Female | 3,326 | 54.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,306 | 38.0% |
| Hispanic | 166 | 2.7% |
| Black | 3,333 | 54.9% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,648
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 27.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 631 | 27.4% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 10.8% |
| Black | 937 | 28.1% |
| Asian | 10 | 20.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 699 | 27.0% |
| Female | 917 | 27.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,536 (34.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 929 (12.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,799
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $88,326
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $703
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 3.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.