Shade is a town located in Sharp County, in the state of Arkansas (AR), United States. Nestled in the West South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 1.6 square miles (4.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 468 ft. With a population of approximately 465 residents, Shade offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 46.24% males and 53.76% females, and it has a population density of 294.30 people per square mile (113.63/km²). Shade lies at a latitude of 36.07 and a longitude of -91.62, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (13.5%), followed by English (11.6%), German (14.2%), and Scotch-Irish (3.4%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 72532.