Des Arc, Arkansas Population History 1990 - 2021

What is the current population of Des Arc?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Des Arc is 1,871. Des Arc, Arkansas is the 7,844th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Des Arc?

The peak population of Des Arc was in 1990, when its population was 2,041. In 1990, Des Arc was the 6,843rd largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 7,844th largest city in the US. Des Arc is currently 8.3% smaller than it was in 1990.

How quickly is Des Arc shrinking?

Des Arc has shrunk 2.9% since the year 2000. Des Arc, Arkansas's growth is about average. 47% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Des Arc, Arkansas?

The total voting age population of Des Arc, Arkansas, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 1,288. The voting age population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

What percentage of Des Arc, Arkansas residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 24.1% of the residents of Des Arc are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Des Arc, Arkansas?

The racial demographics of Des Arc are 86.0% White, 11.4% Black, 1.9% Two or more races and 0.7% Other. Additionally, 0.9% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Des Arc, Arkansas residents are below the poverty line?

In Des Arc, 12.1% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 11.4%. On a per-household basis, 11.0% of families are below the poverty line in Des Arc.

What percentage of Des Arc, Arkansas residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 50.9% of Des Arc residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Des Arc, Arkansas residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 84.4% of Des Arc residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 12.5% have a bachelor's degree and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Des Arc, Arkansas residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Des Arc residents aged 5 and older, 1.0% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 0.5% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Des Arc, Arkansas?

The unemployment rate in Des Arc is 7.0%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Des Arc, Arkansas residents work for the government?

In Des Arc, 25.6% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Des Arc, Arkansas?

The median household income in Des Arc is $34,387.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Des Arc, Arkansas?

In Des Arc, 62.4% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Des Arc, Arkansas?

Renters occupy 37.6% of housing units in Des Arc.

What percentage of Des Arc, Arkansas housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Des Arc, 9.3% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Des Arc, Arkansas housing units were built after 2000?

In Des Arc, 16.6% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 140 units.

What is the median monthly rent in Des Arc, Arkansas?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Des Arc is $450.

What percentage of households in Des Arc, Arkansas have broadband internet?

In Des Arc, 57.8% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

Des Arc Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	1,871	7,844
2020	1,898	7,782
2019	1,582	8,516
2018	1,595	8,472
2017	1,630	8,386
2016	1,631	8,375
2015	1,639	8,341
2014	1,638	8,344
2013	1,651	8,317
2012	1,671	8,275
2011	1,693	8,216
2010	1,717	8,149
2000	1,928	7,532
1990	2,041	6,843