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Desha County, AR: growth, migration and housing
Desha County has 9,984 residents, down 11.8% since 2020 (-3.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 193 households moved in and 263 moved out (-70 net), while a net $2.7M of income left. Median household income is $37,662, the median home $90,900 and median rent $718 a month.
In Arkansas: 74th of 75 counties for 5-year population growth · 73rd of 75 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 74th of 75 counties for median household income · 68th of 75 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Desha County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County, AR | 29 | $1.1M |
| Drew County, AR | 26 | $1.1M |
| Chicot County, AR | 25 | $0.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Desha County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County, AR | 46 | $1.6M |
| Drew County, AR | 42 | $1.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.