Economy & Jobs — Desha County, Arkansas

Employment

Total Establishments280
Total Employees3,169
Avg Annual Employment4,132
Avg Annual Pay$47,354
Total Annual Wages$195,668,454
Annual Payroll (thousands)$148,346
Unemployment Rate5.2%

Income

Median Household Income$38,067
Poverty Rate27.2%
IRS Returns4,440
Total AGI (thousands)$218,509
Average AGI per Return$49,214

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$113,193,929
Per Capita$9,934
Population Basis11,395

Agriculture

Total Farms87
Land in Farms (acres)69,384
Avg Farm Size (acres)798
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants10
Fast Food9
BarsN/A
Coffee & SnacksN/A