County record · fips 05041 · Arkansas
DeshaAR
Republican ×1 since 2024all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Arkansas and national vote
2024 result
R+4.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
32–8
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
2020
D+2.4
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +85.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -74.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1892 | +70.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1992 | +39.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +38.9 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
10,786
College (BA+)
13%
Median income
$37,662
2024 dollars
Non-white
58%
Rural
62%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Arkansas, AR · Chicot, AR · Drew, AR · Lincoln, AR · Phillips, AR · Bolivar, MS