Des Arc, Arkansas
Des Arc: City in Arkansas, USA
About
Des Arc is a city located in the county of Prairie in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,717. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,567 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Des Arc
| Population : | 1,567 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| County : | Prairie County |
| Postal code : | 72040 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 870 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.34% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.66% |
| Altitude : | 200 feet / 61 meters |
| Capital city : | Des Arc is capital of Prairie County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:51:18 (7th May 2024) |
| Population growth : | -9.57% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Des Arc is located at 34°58'37"N 91°29'42"W (34.9770400, -91.4951300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Des Arc decreased by 9.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 1,933 | - | statistical updating |
| 2010 | 1,717 | -12.58% | census |
| 2011 | 1,696 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,670 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,648 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,639 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,634 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,624 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,618 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,586 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,582 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,567 | -0.96% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,534 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,578 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,105 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,594 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 34.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 41.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 61.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 30.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 177 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 30.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
Des Arc zip code is 72040.
County name: Prairie, County
fips: 05117
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $81,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $861 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $312 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $605 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,865 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 22.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.8% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 169,329 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $25,532 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,086 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $16,403 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 28.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 480 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 294 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 96 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 73 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 374 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 117 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 322 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,107.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.95 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $296,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,035 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $618 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,235 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,108 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.81 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 51,614 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 75,079 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 309,748 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 623,675 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $28,646 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $109,916 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $47,073 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,223 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,337 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 624 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 134 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,983 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 154 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,962 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,018.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 20.81 |
People born in Des Arc (2)
People born in Des Arc, including baseball player Kevin Campbell, politician W. H. Abington, .
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Schools in Des Arc
College & universities near Des Arc, AR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107831 | Searcy Beauty College | Searcy (AR) | 72143 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Des Arc, AR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRK | Little Rock Union Station | 1400 West Markham Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Des Arc
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Des Ar Post Office | Des Arc (AR) | 72040 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Des Arc , Missouri human settlement in Iron County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 162 people.
Other cities in Prairie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Prairie County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hazen | 1,330 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| De Valls Bluff | 548 | Human settlement in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Ulm | 153 | Human settlement in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Des Arc distances to largest Arkansas cities
