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Mena

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.943
State:
Arkansas

Mena is a city located in Polk County, Arkansas. Mena has a 2026 population of 5,609. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Mena is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,564 in 2020.

The median household income in Mena is $47,428 with a poverty rate of 13.9%. The median age in Mena is 42.7 years: 37.6 years for males, and 45.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.2 males.

5.6K
Total Population
808
Density (mi²)
8 0.14%
Growth

Mena Population

Mena Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,60980.14%
20255,60170.13%
20245,594-21-0.37%
20235,615240.43%
20225,591120.22%
20215,579150.27%
20205,564-12-0.22%
20195,488-35-0.63%
20185,523-59-1.06%
20175,582-15-0.27%
20165,597-24-0.43%
20155,621-27-0.48%
20145,648-32-0.56%
20135,680-32-0.56%
20125,712-22-0.38%
20115,734-23-0.4%
20105,757200.35%
20005,6371622.96%
19905,4753216.23%
19805,15462413.77%
19704,5301423.24%
19604,388-57-1.28%
19504,44593526.64%
19403,51039212.57%
19303,118-323-9.39%
19203,441-512-12.95%
19103,95353015.48%
19003,42300%

Median Age

Overall: 42.7 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 37.6 years

Mena Adults

There are 4,536 adults, (1,166 of whom are seniors) in Mena.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,935 (52.6%)
Male: 2,647 (47.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Mena includes 93.66% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,22893.66%
Two or more races3045.45%
Other race440.79%
Black or African American60.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White991.77%
Two or more races971.74%
Other race440.79%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,12991.88%
Two or more races2073.71%
Black or African American60.11%

Mena Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Mena 's average per capita income is $39,160. Household income levels show a median of $47,428. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$63,333-
Families$57,486$84,272
Households$47,428$64,525
Non Families$40,282$38,805

$39,160

Average Income

$47,428

Median Household Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)