Desha, AR

Desha Overview

775
TOTAL POPULATION
389
MALE POPULATION
386
FEMALE POPULATION
100.78
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
59.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,653
PER CAPITA INCOME
$79,074
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$73,477
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.31
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
465
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Desha Zip Codes

Desha Area Codes

Race in Desha

The most populous races in Desha are , and White / Caucasian (775 | 100.0%).
Race in Desha
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian775100.0%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total775100.0%

Ancestry in Desha

The most populous ancestries reported in Desha are English (87 | 11.2%), American (66 | 8.5%), Irish (37 | 4.8%), Italian (37 | 4.8%), and German (33 | 4.3%), together accounting for 33.6% of all Desha residents.
Ancestry in Desha
Ancestry# Population% Population
American668.5%
English8711.2%
French131.7%
German334.3%
Irish374.8%
Italian374.8%
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Immigrants in Desha

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Desha came from Europe (81 | 10.4%), and Northern Europe (81 | 10.4%), together accounting for 20.9% of all Desha residents.
Immigrants in Desha
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Europe8110.4%
Northern Europe8110.4%
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Sex and Age in Desha

Sex and Age in Desha

The most populous age groups in Desha are 75 to 79 Years (81 | 20.8%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (108 | 28.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Desha
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)17 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Years39 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years15 (3.9%)49 (12.7%)
20 to 24 Years10 (2.6%)20 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years19 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years23 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years25 (6.4%)33 (8.6%)
50 to 54 Years43 (11.1%)43 (11.1%)
55 to 59 Years66 (17.0%)17 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years23 (5.9%)62 (16.1%)
65 to 69 Years31 (8.0%)108 (28.0%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years81 (20.8%)37 (9.6%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total389 (100.0%)386 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Desha

Median Family Size in Desha

Median Family Size in Desha
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple195 (93.8%)2.70
Single Male/Father13 (6.2%)1.77
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Total Families208 (100.0%)2.64

Median Household Size in Desha

Median Household Size in Desha
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple195 (52.0%)2.70
Single Male/Father13 (3.5%)5.54
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Non-family167 (44.5%)1.05
Total Households375 (100.0%)2.07

Household Size by Marriage Status in Desha

Out of a total of 375 households in Desha, 208 (55.5%) are family households, while 167 (44.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 121, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 148.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Desha
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-148 (39.5%)
2-Person Households121 (32.3%)19 (5.1%)
3-Person Households31 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households43 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households13 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total208 (55.5%)167 (44.5%)

Female Fertility in Desha

Fertility by Age in Desha

Female Fertility by Age in Desha
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Desha

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Desha
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Desha

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Desha
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Desha

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Desha
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Desha

Income Overview in Desha

Per Capita Income in Desha is $31,653, while median incomes of families and households are $79,074 and $73,477 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income775$31,653
Median Family Income208$79,074
Mean Family Income208$89,049
Median Household Income375$73,477
Mean Household Income375$64,571
Income Deficit208$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)77516.69%
Wage / Income Gap ($)77583.31¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7750.31

Earnings by Sex in Desha

Average Earnings in Desha are $29,322, $34,671 for men and $28,883 for women, a difference of 16.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Desha
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male169 (36.3%)$34,671
Female296 (63.7%)$28,883
Total465 (100.0%)$29,322

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Desha

The most common earnings brackets in Desha are $10,000 to $12,499 for men (43 | 25.4%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (114 | 38.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Desha
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)49 (16.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)18 (6.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49943 (25.4%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)9 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99910 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)114 (38.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99919 (11.2%)11 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99935 (20.7%)17 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99932 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99915 (8.9%)63 (21.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)15 (5.1%)
Total169 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Desha

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Desha
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$42,083$0

Family Income in Desha

Family Income Brackets in Desha

According to the Desha family income data, there are 124 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 59.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Desha
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9995325.5%
$75,000 to $99,99912459.6%
$100,000 to $149,999167.7%
$150,000 to $199,999157.2%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Desha

2-person families (134 | 64.4%) account for the highest median family income in Desha with $77,932 per family, while 2-person families (134 | 64.4%) have the highest median income of $38,966 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Desha
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families134 (64.4%)$77,932
3-Person Families31 (14.9%)$0
4-Person Families43 (20.7%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total208 (100.0%)$79,074

Family Income by Number of Earners in Desha

Family Income by Number of Earners in Desha
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners16 (7.7%)$0
1 Earner81 (38.9%)$0
2 Earners96 (46.2%)$74,265
3+ Earners15 (7.2%)$0
Total208 (100.0%)$79,074

Household Income in Desha

Household Income Brackets in Desha

With 137 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Desha, accounting for 36.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Desha
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,9996517.3%
$15,000 to $24,999246.4%
$25,000 to $34,999246.4%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9999425.1%
$75,000 to $99,99913736.5%
$100,000 to $149,999164.3%
$150,000 to $199,999154.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Desha

The median household income in Desha is $73,477, with the highest median household income of $78,194 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 149 households (39.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 11 households (2.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Desha
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years11 (2.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years19 (5.1%)$0
45 to 64 Years196 (52.3%)$68,913
65+ Years149 (39.7%)$78,194
Total375 (100.0%)$73,477

Poverty in Desha

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Desha

With 11.5% poverty level for males and 13.3% for females among the residents of Desha, 45 to 54 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 43 males (63.2%) and 9 females (45.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Desha
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)9 (45.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years43 (63.2%)18 (23.7%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)22 (27.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (11.5%)49 (13.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Desha

According to the poverty statistics in Desha, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Desha
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years15 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years10 (100.0%)11 (55.0%)
25 to 34 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years25 (36.8%)58 (76.3%)
55 to 64 Years89 (100.0%)57 (72.2%)
65 to 74 Years31 (100.0%)108 (100.0%)
75 Years and over81 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)
Total332 (88.5%)320 (86.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Desha

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Desha
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Desha

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Desha
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Desha

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Desha
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Desha

Employment by Class of Employer in Desha

Among the 455 employed individuals in Desha, private company employees (209 | 45.9%), self-employed (not incorporated) (152 | 33.4%), and self-employed (incorporated) (43 | 9.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Desha
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees20945.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)439.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)15233.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees194.2%
State Government Employees327.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total455100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Desha

According to the labor force statistics for Desha, out of the total population over 16 years of age (705), 66.0% or 465 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 10 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 64 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.3% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Desha
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years30 (100.0%)10 (33.3%)
25 to 29 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years36 (43.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years63 (74.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years109 (78.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total465 (66.0%)10 (2.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Desha

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Desha
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School74 (77.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma55 (53.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree43 (65.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total262 (74.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Desha

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Desha are Business & Financial (60 | 13.2%), Community & Social Service (34 | 7.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (20 | 4.4%), Health Technologists (20 | 4.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (19 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Desha

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Desha, the most male-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Business & Financial (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Desha
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total (Category)34 (26.4%)95 (73.6%)
Total (Overall)159 (34.9%)296 (65.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Desha are Personal Care & Service (105 | 23.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (49 | 10.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (18 | 4.0%).
Services Occupations in Desha

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Desha
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)105 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)172 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)159 (34.9%)296 (65.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

Sales and Office Occupations in Desha

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Desha
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)159 (34.9%)296 (65.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Desha are , and Construction & Extraction (62 | 13.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Desha

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Desha
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)159 (34.9%)296 (65.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Desha are Material Moving (41 | 9.0%), Production (36 | 7.9%), and Transportation (15 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Desha

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Desha
OccupationMaleFemale
Production36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving12 (29.3%)29 (70.7%)
Total (Category)63 (68.5%)29 (31.5%)
Total (Overall)159 (34.9%)296 (65.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Desha

Employment Industries in Desha

The major employment industries in Desha include Health Care & Social Assistance (63 | 13.9%), Educational Services (51 | 11.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (49 | 10.8%), Construction (43 | 9.5%), and Retail Trade (41 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in Desha

Employment Industries by Sex in Desha

The Desha industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Desha
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing13 (46.4%)15 (53.6%)
Wholesale Trade23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade12 (29.3%)29 (70.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Educational Services34 (66.7%)17 (33.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total159 (34.9%)296 (65.0%)

Education in Desha

School Enrollment in Desha

The most common levels of schooling among the 120 students in Desha are high school (64 | 53.3%), middle school (39 | 32.5%), and kindergarten (17 | 14.2%).
School Enrollment in Desha
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten1714.2%
Elementary School00.0%
Middle School3932.5%
High School6453.3%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total120100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Desha

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Desha
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Desha

Engineering (39 | 32.5%), education (33 | 27.5%), communications (17 | 14.2%), liberal arts & history (16 | 13.3%), and business (15 | 12.5%) are the most common fields of study among 120 individuals in Desha who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Desha
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering3932.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business1512.5%
Education3327.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History1613.3%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications1714.2%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total120100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Desha

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Desha

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Desha are males with 2 vehicles (76, accounting for 47.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (138, making up 25.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Desha
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle43 (27.0%)125 (42.2%)
2 Vehicles76 (47.8%)138 (46.6%)
3 Vehicles40 (25.2%)33 (11.2%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total159 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Desha

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Desha are 15 to 19 minutes (186 commuters, 40.9%), 90 or more minutes (92 commuters, 20.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (84 commuters, 18.5%).
Commute Time in Desha
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes8418.5%
15 to 19 Minutes18640.9%
20 to 24 Minutes5011.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes439.5%
90 or more Minutes9220.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Desha

The most common commute times in Desha are 15 to 19 minutes (57 commuters, 35.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (129 commuters, 43.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Desha
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes47 (29.6%)37 (12.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes57 (35.8%)129 (43.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes12 (7.5%)38 (12.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes43 (27.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)92 (31.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Desha

The most frequent times of departure to work in Desha are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (62, 39.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (138, 46.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Desha
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)20 (6.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM51 (32.1%)20 (6.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM19 (11.9%)94 (31.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM62 (39.0%)15 (5.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM12 (7.5%)138 (46.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)9 (3.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM15 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total159 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Desha

Occupancy by Ownership in Desha

Of the total 375 dwellings in Desha, owner-occupied units account for 329 (87.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 46 (12.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Desha
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units32987.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4612.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units375100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Desha

Occupancy by Household Size in Desha
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household14839.5%
2-Person Household14037.3%
3-Person Household318.3%
4+ Person Household5614.9%
Total Housing Units375100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Desha

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Desha
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household115 (77.7%)33 (22.3%)
2-Person Household140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household43 (76.8%)13 (23.2%)
Total Housing Units329 (87.7%)46 (12.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Desha

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Desha
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School58 (62.4%)35 (37.6%)
High School Diploma67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree137 (92.6%)11 (7.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Desha

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Desha
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years308.0%
35 to 44 Years00.0%
45 to 54 Years11430.4%
55 to 64 Years8221.9%
65 to 74 Years318.3%
75 to 84 Years11831.5%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total375100.0%

Housing Finances in Desha

Median Income by Occupancy in Desha

Median Income by Occupancy in Desha
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied329 (87.7%)$74,258
Renter-Occupied46 (12.3%)$0
Average375 (100.0%)$73,477

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Desha

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Desha
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99943 (13.1%)22 (47.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99924 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (4.0%)11 (23.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99994 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999124 (37.7%)13 (28.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99916 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more15 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total329 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Desha

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Desha
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49964 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79972 (21.9%)33 (71.7%)
$800 to $99982 (24.9%)13 (28.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49996 (29.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99915 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total329 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Desha

Housing Structures in Desha

Housing Structures in Desha
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached34090.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other359.3%
Total375100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Desha

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Desha
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached318 (93.5%)22 (6.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other11 (31.4%)24 (68.6%)
Total329 (87.7%)46 (12.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Desha

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Desha
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms13 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms75 (22.8%)46 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms106 (32.2%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms135 (41.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total329 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Desha

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Desha
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas81 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas71 (21.6%)22 (47.8%)
Electricity123 (37.4%)24 (52.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels54 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total329 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Desha

Household Vehicle Usage in Desha
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle181 (55.0%)33 (71.7%)
2 Vehicles117 (35.6%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles31 (9.4%)13 (28.3%)
Total329 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Desha

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Desha

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units123206
Median Property Value$84,900$205,600
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$489$0
Real Estate Taxes$380$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Desha

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Desha
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99990 (73.2%)32 (15.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99933 (26.8%)174 (84.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total123 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Desha

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Desha
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99967 (54.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)13 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99940 (32.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)54 (26.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99916 (13.0%)124 (60.2%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total123 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Desha

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Desha
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x39 (31.7%)78,611 (38,160.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x17 (13.8%)77 (37.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x24 (19.5%)109 (52.9%)
4.0x or more43 (35.0%)20 (9.7%)
Total123 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Desha

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Desha
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800107 (87.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)32 (15.5%)
$800 to $1,49916 (13.0%)78 (37.9%)
Total123 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Desha

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Desha

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Desha
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years101 (70.1%)43 (29.9%)
55 to 64 Years151 (89.9%)17 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years139 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total715 (92.3%)60 (7.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Desha

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Desha
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Desha

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Desha
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00046 (51.7%)43 (48.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99924 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999125 (88.0%)17 (12.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999425 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Desha

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Desha
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 614 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years17 (14.2%)103 (85.8%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years18 (12.5%)83 (57.6%)
55 to 64 Years41 (24.4%)110 (65.5%)
65 to 74 Years139 (100.0%)124 (89.2%)
75 Years and over118 (100.0%)81 (68.6%)
Total347 (44.8%)573 (73.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Desha

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Desha
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years66 (36.7%)22 (14.2%)
65 to 74 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (35.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Desha

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Desha: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Desha: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Desha: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years43 (23.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Desha: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years66 (36.7%)22 (14.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (35.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Desha: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (35.1%)

Technology Access in Desha

Computing Device Access in Desha

Computing Device Access in Desha
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop28475.7%
Smartphone33789.9%
Tablet24465.1%
No Computing Device00.0%
Total375100.0%

Internet Access in Desha

Internet Access in Desha
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home22459.7%
Cellular Data Only6216.5%
Satellite Internet133.5%
No Internet7620.3%
Total375100.0%

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Desha?
Total Population of Desha is 775.
What is the Total Male Population of Desha?
Total Male Population of Desha is 389.
What is the Total Female Population of Desha?
Total Female Population of Desha is 386.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Desha?
There are 100.78 Males per 100 Females in Desha.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Desha?
There are 99.23 Females per 100 Males in Desha.
What is the Median Population Age in Desha?
Median Population Age in Desha is 59.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Desha
Average Family Size in Desha is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Desha
Average Household Size in Desha is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Desha?
Per Capita income in Desha is $31,653.
What is the Median Family Income in Desha?
Median Family Income in Desha is $79,074.
What is the Median Household income in Desha?
Median Household Income in Desha is $73,477.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Desha?
Income or Wage Gap in Desha is 16.7%.
Women in Desha earn 83.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Desha?
Inequality or Gini Index in Desha is 0.31.
How Large is the Labor Force in Desha?
There are 465 People in the Labor Forcein in Desha.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Desha?
66.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Desha.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Desha?
Unemployment Rate in Desha is 2.2%.