Desha County Arkansas Map and Data
Desha County Arkansas Profile and Data
| Name | Desha County |
| State | Arkansas |
| FIPS Code | 05041 |
| County Seat | Arkansas City |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 12,922 |
| Population Growth Rate(2000-2022) | -12.4% |
| Majority Ethnicity | African American 49.9% |
| Public School Majority Ethnicity | White 45% |
| Partisan Voting Index | Republican:+1 |
| Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 5.5% |
| Area Code(s) | 327 / 870 / 662 |
Desha County Race/Ethnicity Data
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Population (2022) |
|---|---|
| White | 49.8% |
| African American | 49.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0% |
Desha County Public School Race/Ethnicity Data
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Public School Students (2023) |
|---|---|
| White | 44.81% |
| African American | 44.35% |
| Hispanic | 6.47% |
| Asian | 0.55% |
| Native American | 0.18% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0% |