In Desha, Arkansas, the median home price is $92,549, compared with the Arkansas median of $222,998; median household income is $37,662; the population is 10,786; schools rate 4.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 605.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Desha at a glance
Population
10,786
Median Household Income
$37,662
Typical Home Value
$92,549
School District Rating
4.6
Violent Crime Rate
605.3
Avg Commute Time
20.8
About Desha
Desha has a population of 10,786. The median home value is $92,549, 58% below the Arkansas median. Median household income is $37,662 (38% below the Arkansas median). The most populated towns are Randolph, Bowie, and Red Fork.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Desha
11 towns, by population.
County rankings in Arkansas
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Desha at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Desha?
- Desha has a population of 10,786 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Desha?
- The median home value in Desha is $92,549. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Desha?
- Median household income in Desha is $37,662 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Desha in?
- Desha is in Arkansas.
- How many towns are in Desha?
- Desha contains 11 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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