Desha, Arkansas facts for kids
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Desha, Arkansas
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 Desha, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Desha, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Independence |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 715 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72527
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805636 |
Desha is a small community in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. It's not a city with its own government, but it's recognized as a special area for counting people. In 2020, about 715 people lived there.
You can find Desha about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of a larger town called Batesville. It's located right along Arkansas Highway 25. Desha also has its own post office with the ZIP code 72527.
Education in Desha
Students in Desha attend public schools run by the Batesville School District. The local school district, called the Desha School District, joined with the Batesville district on July 1, 1985. This means students from Desha now go to schools in Batesville.
People Living in Desha
In 2020, the United States Census counted 715 people living in Desha. Most of the people living there were White. There were also smaller numbers of people from other racial backgrounds. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
