Desha County Demographics
A map of Desha County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 5,385 | 47.3% |
White | 4,732 | 41.5% |
Hispanic | 773 | 6.8% |
Multiracial | 392 | 3.4% |
Asian | 61 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 52 | 0.5% |
Desha County, Arkansas had a population of 11,395 in 2020. It was 41.5% White, 47.3% Black, 0.5% Asian, 6.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Desha County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Desha County is the 58th most populous county of the 75 counties in Arkansas.
Desha County's White Population
4,732 residents of Desha County identify as White, or 41.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Desha County considerably less than the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Desha County is ranked #69 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Desha County is more White than neighboring Bolivar County (32.1% White), and Chicot County (38.1% White). Desha County is less White than neighboring Arkansas County (67.5% White), Lincoln County (63.3% White), and Drew County (64.3% White).
Desha County's Black Population
5,385 residents of Desha County identify as Black, or 47.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Desha County considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Desha County is ranked #7 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Desha County is more Black than neighboring Arkansas County (24.1% Black), Lincoln County (28.2% Black), and Drew County (27.8% Black). Desha County is less Black than neighboring Bolivar County (62.1% Black), and Chicot County (52.8% Black).
Desha County's Asian Population
61 residents of Desha County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Desha County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Desha County is ranked #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Desha County is more Asian than neighboring Lincoln County (0.2% Asian), and Chicot County (0.4% Asian). Desha County is less Asian than neighboring Bolivar County (0.8% Asian), and Drew County (0.6% Asian).
Desha County's Hispanic Population
773 residents of Desha County identify as Hispanic, or 6.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Desha County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Desha County is ranked #19 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Desha County is more Hispanic than neighboring Bolivar County (2.6% Hispanic), Arkansas County (3.7% Hispanic), Lincoln County (4.8% Hispanic), Drew County (3.8% Hispanic), and Chicot County (5.7% Hispanic).
Desha County's Native American/Other Population
52 residents of Desha County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Desha County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Desha County is ranked #63 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Desha County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bolivar County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Lincoln County (0.4% Native American/Other). Desha County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Drew County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Chicot County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Desha County's Multiracial Population
392 residents of Desha County identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Desha County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Desha County is ranked #56 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Desha County is more Multiracial than neighboring Bolivar County (2.1% Multiracial), Lincoln County (3.2% Multiracial), Drew County (2.9% Multiracial), and Chicot County (2.5% Multiracial). Desha County is less Multiracial than neighboring Arkansas County (3.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.