Desha County GIS Maps
Desha County, Arkansas, has 11,395 residents and covers 768.1 square miles. The population declined 12.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Desha County is 05041.
Dumas is the county's largest population center. Desha County also includes 8 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 23 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Desha County Trends
- Population
- 11,395▾
- Median Home Value
- $89,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,321▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Desha County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Desha County Population
Desha County had 11,395 residents in 2020. That was 12.4% lower than in 2010. Desha County had 3,946 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 15 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Mc Gehee, Tillar and Watson.
Population Trend in Desha County AR
Desha County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Desha County Zip Codes
Desha County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Mc Gehee (71654), Tillar (71670) and Watson (71674). Mc Gehee is the largest zip by population, with about 4,302 residents or 38% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 53% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Desha County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71654 | Mc Gehee | 4,302 | ▾ -7.9% |
| 71670 | Tillar | 1,168 | ▾ -16.7% |
| 71674 | Watson | 587 | ▾ -20.5% |
| 71630 | Arkansas City | 398 | ▾ -1.7% |
| 71662 | Pickens | 93 | ▴ 13.4% |
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Desha County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Desha County Demographics
Desha County has a median age of 41.2, which makes the county a little older than Arkansas overall. About 25.3% of residents are under 18, while 19.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Desha County AR
Median Age
41.2
Under 18
25.3%
Age 65+
19.6%
Bachelor's+
13%
Desha County School Districts
Desha County is served by 5 public school districts with 3,321 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are McGehee, West Bolivar Consolidated and Dumas. Those three districts account for about 85% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Desha County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGehee School District | 1,121 | 33.8% | ▴ 7.2% |
| West Bolivar Consolidated School District | 873 | 26.3% | ▾ -1.6% |
| Dumas School District | 818 | 24.6% | ▾ -13.6% |
| Dermott School District | 289 | 8.7% | ▾ -1% |
| Marvell School District | 220 | 6.6% | ▾ -9.1% |
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Desha County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Desha County Housing & Real Estate
Desha County has a median home value of $89,100 and a median gross rent of $689. About 61% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arkansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $142,450 and homes spent about 103 days on the market.
Desha County Housing Mix
Desha County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Desha County Housing Trends
Desha County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Desha County, AR
Desha County has 540 business listings across 198 categories. The largest categories in Desha County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (35, 6.5%), Baptist Church (17, 3.1%), and Lake (15, 2.8%). The full Desha County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Desha County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Desha County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 35 | 6.5% |
| Baptist Church | 17 | 3.1% |
| Lake | 15 | 2.8% |
| Gas Stations | 13 | 2.4% |
| Religious Organization | 12 | 2.2% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 11 | 2.0% |
| Restaurants | 10 | 1.9% |
| Post Offices | 8 | 1.5% |
| Agricultural Service | 8 | 1.5% |
| Public And Government Association | 8 | 1.5% |
Desha County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Westerman and Ricketts | Accountant | Dumas |
| Pendleton on the Arkansas River | Active Life | Dumas |
| USA Promotions | Advertising Agency | McGehee |
| Riceland Foods Inc Pendleton Export Terminal | Agricultural Service | Dumas |
| Dancer Connections | Agriculture | Dumas |
| Mayer Airport | Airport | Desha County |
| Dumas EMS | Ambulance And Ems Services | Dumas |
| Triple P | American Restaurants | Dumas |
| Bravo 2 Aviation Services | Appliance Manufacturer | Dumas |
| Western Auto | Appliance Store | McGehee |
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Desha County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Desha County Basemaps
Desha County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Desha County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Desha County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.