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Mena

Arkansas · 5,607 residents (2025 est.) · 6.889 sq mi
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Mena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,428. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,582
−1%since 2000
from 5,637 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
810 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 818 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+4%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,607 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Mena
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,428
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,671 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,560
+87%since 2000
from $14,710 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
−3%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+11%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(5,376)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(123)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(371)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(5,129)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(240)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(207)
Diversity Score19.1%(1,064)
Diversity Score
19
+189%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 31.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2017
from 61.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mena, Arkansas?

Mena, Arkansas has about 5,582 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mena, Arkansas?

The typical household in Mena, Arkansas earns about $47,428 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mena, Arkansas expensive?

In Mena, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $132,900, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Mena, Arkansas?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mena, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mena, Arkansas?

About 13.9% of people in Mena, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mena, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mena, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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