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Desha County, AR
8 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Desha County, Arkansas.
Population
10,786
Land area
741sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Desha County
Desha County at a glance
- Desha County is 75% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,662, 38% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,900 (52% below Arkansas) and median rent is $718 a month.
- Its largest cities are Dumas (3,768), McGehee (3,666) and Arkansas City (456).
Local data for Desha County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Desha County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,662
Poverty rate
28.3%
Median home value
$90,900
Median rent
$718/mo
Homeownership
56.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (781), Irish Americans (271), German Americans (147).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,254
3,967 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,490
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.8M
FY 2026, $8,322 per person
PPP loans
$28.8M
1,020 loans, 3,553 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$60.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Desha County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Desha County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
287
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
200
4.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone23 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Desha County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
21.2%
U.S. 12.1% +9.1 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Desha County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Desha County, AR?
- Dumas is the largest city or town in Desha County, with about 3,768 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Desha County?
- Desha County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 71630, 71639, 71654, 71662, 71666.
- What is the population of Desha County, AR?
- About 10,786 people live in Desha County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Desha County?
- Desha County borders Bolivar County, MS, Drew County, Arkansas County, Phillips County, Lincoln County, Chicot County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023