Desha County, Arkansas
Desha County: county in Arkansas, United States
About
Desha County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,008 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,110 inhabitants. Its county seat is Arkansas City. The county was created 187 years ago in 1838.
County Snapshot
Desha County at a glance
Desha County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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Arkansas counties
75
Open related pagesLargest city
Pea RidgePopulation 6,452
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Desha County
| Population | 11,110 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Area | 2123 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 6.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 93.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.8333,-91.2540 |
| Altitude | 138 feet / 42 meters |
| Capital | Arkansas City |
| Establishment | December 12, 1838 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:32:43 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -17.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Desha County is located at 33°49'60"N 91°15'14"W (33.8333300, -91.2539500). It has 5 neighbors: Arkansas County, Chicot County, Drew County, Lincoln County and Bolivar County.
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The largest city of Desha County is Pea Ridge with a population of 6,452. Other cities include, Dumas population 3,959, McGehee population 3,599, Mitchellville population 327 and Arkansas City population 315. See all Desha County cities & populated places.
Desha County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Desha County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pea Ridge | 6,452 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Dumas | 3,959 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| McGehee | 3,599 | City in Desha County, Arkansas, United States |
| Mitchellville | 327 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Arkansas City | 315 | Town in Desha County, Arkansas, United States |
| Reed | 146 | Location in Arkansas |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 79, with temperatures falling to...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Desha County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Desha County decreased by 17.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,008 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,731 | -2.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,590 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,502 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,270 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,029 | -2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,905 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,743 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,507 | -2.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,361 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,361 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,110 | -2.26% | estimation process |
Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Benton County | 288,774 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
| Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |