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McGehee

Arkansas · 3,849 residents · 6.708 sq mi
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McGehee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,865. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 721 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,700. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,849
−16%since 2000
from 4,570 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
574 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+1%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024McGehee
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,865
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,909 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,914
+26%since 2000
from $14,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
46.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+58%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(2,549)
Black41.3%(1,887)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(68)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(2,893)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(1,666)
Black47.4%(1,823)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(173)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other2.3%(90)
Diversity Score71.2%(2,742)
Diversity Score
71
+13%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McGehee, Arkansas?

McGehee, Arkansas has about 3,849 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McGehee, Arkansas?

The typical household in McGehee, Arkansas earns about $27,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McGehee, Arkansas expensive?

In McGehee, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $92,700, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in McGehee, Arkansas?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in McGehee, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McGehee, Arkansas?

About 29.4% of people in McGehee, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has McGehee, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, McGehee, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,148 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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