Des Arc
City in Prairie County, Arkansas
Des Arc is a city in Prairie County, Arkansas, with 1,905 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 200 ft (61 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Georgetown, 10.7 miles N.
- 1,905residents (2020 Census)
- 200 ftelevation · 61 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 906 / sq mipopulation density
- 72040ZIP code
About Des Arc
Des Arc ( DEZ-ark) is a city on the White River in the Arkansas Delta, United States. It is the largest city in Prairie County, Arkansas, and the county seat for the county's northern district. Incorporated in 1854, Des Arc's position on the river has shaped its culture, history, and economy, beginning as a major lumber shipping port but leaving the city vulnerable to major floods in 1927 and 1937. As river shipping declined, Des Arc was bypassed by railroads, Interstate highways, and much of the post-industrial society. Des Arc's history is preserved by seven listings on the National Register of Historic Places, and the region's history is interpreted at Lower White River Museum State Park. The city's population stopped growing in the 1980s and has been declining since, with a population of 1,905 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Des Arc
- Median household income
- $30,921
- Median home value
- $90,700
- Median rent
- $424/mo
- Median age
- 48.8
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Des Arc had 1,905 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,905 |
|---|---|
| Density | 906 per sq mi (350 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Des Arc at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Prairie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,905 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.10 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9784° N, 91.5063° W |
| ZIP code | 72040 |
| Official website | desarcpd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0518550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Des Arc
- Georgetown10.7 mi N
- Fredonia (Biscoe)12.3 mi SE
- Griffithville12.7 mi NW
- De Valls Bluff13.5 mi S
- Hazen13.9 mi S
- Cotton Plant14.5 mi E
- Gregory15.5 mi NE
- West Point16.6 mi N
- Carlisle18.3 mi SW
- Fargo18.6 mi E
- Brinkley18.9 mi E
- Garner19.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Des Arc
What county is Des Arc in?
Des Arc is in Prairie County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Des Arc, AR?
1,905 people lived in Des Arc at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Des Arc, AR?
The ZIP code of Des Arc is 72040.
What is the elevation of Des Arc?
200 feet (61 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Des Arc?
Georgetown (10.7 mi), Fredonia (Biscoe) (12.3 mi), Griffithville (12.7 mi), De Valls Bluff (13.5 mi), Hazen (13.9 mi).
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