Arkansas City, ARPublished Date: November 23, 2024Arkansas City is located in Desha County, Arkansas and has a population of 510. The poverty rate in Arkansas City is 23.1% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Arkansas City is 2.8% while the Desha County unemployment rate is 5.2%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 54.1% |
| Female | | 45.9% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Arkansas City | | 52.4 |
| Desha | | 40.7 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Arkansas City | | $39,038 |
| Desha | | $38,067 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Arkansas City | | $87,393 |
| Desha | | $83,841 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Arkansas City | | $615 |
| Desha | | $628 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Arkansas City | | 23.1% |
| Desha | | 27.2% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 55.9%
▩ Black or African American 44.1%
▩ Asian 0%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0%
▩ Hispanic 0%
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