Demographics & People — Des Arc, Arkansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,447 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,000 |
| Median Age | 48.8 |
| Total Households | 589 |
| Family Households | 290 |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2812 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,104 |
| Black or African American | 207 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 613 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 404 |
| English | 148 |
| German | 96 |
| Irish | 95 |
| American | 82 |
| Dutch | 45 |
| Scottish | 34 |
| Swedish | 24 |
| Scotch-Irish | 14 |
Language
| English Only | 1,388 |
| Spanish | 1 |
| Population 5+ | 1,393 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 105 |
| Population 18+ | 1,175 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Des Arc, Arkansas.