Mena, AR

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2021 Population

5,626

1.85% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.6

1.96% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

25.5%

14.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$43,750

12.8% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$88,400

1.38% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

2,346

8.31% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Mena, AR had a population of 5.63k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $43,750. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mena, AR grew from 5,524 to 5,626, a 1.85% increase and its median household income grew from $38,778 to $43,750, a 12.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mena, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.08%), White (Hispanic) (1.23%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.12%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.782%).

None of the households in Mena, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Mena, AR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mena, AR are University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain (356 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Mena, AR was $88,400, and the homeownership rate was 67.4%.

Most people in Mena, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Mena, AR was 2 cars per household.

United States Arkansas Polk County, AR Logan, Polk, Franklin, Sevier, Howard & Scott Counties PUMA, AR

Population & Diversity

Mena, AR is home to a population of 5.63k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.93% of Mena, AR residents were born outside of the country (165 people).

In 2021, there were 44.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.22k people) in Mena, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 117 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 69 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2021 Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.6% of Mena, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mena, AR was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mena, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mena, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.22k ± 124
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
117 ± 74.7
White (Hispanic)
69 ± 53

2.29%

Hispanic Population

129 people

2.29% of the people in Mena, AR are hispanic (129 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mena, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,153 ± 6,057 people
El Salvador
16,156 ± 3,112 people
India
9,838 ± 2,431 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,153 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 16,156 and India with 9,838.

Foreign-Born Population

2.93%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

165 people

3.15%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

174 people

As of 2021, 2.93% of Mena, AR residents (165 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mena, AR was 3.15%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mena, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
223 ± 106
Gulf War (1990s)
38 ± 33
Gulf War (2001-)
12 ± 32

Mena, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.87 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mena, AR employs 2.35k people. The largest industries in Mena, AR are Retail Trade (448 people), Accommodation & Food Services (334 people), and Manufacturing (312 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,750), Manufacturing ($56,786), and Public Administration ($52,440).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,055. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.35k

2021 Value

± 391

8.31%

1 Year growth

± 21.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mena, AR grew at a rate of 8.31%, from 2.17k employees to 2.35k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mena, AR, are Production Occupations (251 people), Sales & Related Occupations (222 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (211 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mena, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.35k

2021 Value

± 391

8.31%

1 Year growth

± 21.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mena, AR grew at a rate of 8.31%, from 2.17k employees to 2.35k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mena, AR, are Retail Trade (448 people), Accommodation & Food Services (334 people), and Manufacturing (312 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mena, AR, though some of these residents may live in Mena, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,896

Median earning men ± $10,420

$25,903

Median earning women ± $8,957

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($115,240), Manufacturing ($51,354), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($35,403).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($70,525), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,783), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($18,704).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $14.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($14.6B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.99B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$142B

2020 Value in Arkansas

$271B

Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas

90.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 90.7% to $271B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$11.3B
Mississippi
$7.08B
Oklahoma
$5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.3B, followed by Mississippi with $7.08B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mena, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Mena, AR awarded 356 degrees. The student population of Mena, AR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 253 male students and 465 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mena, AR are White (297 and 89.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9 and 2.7%), Unknown (9 and 2.7%), and Two or More Races (5 and 1.5%).

The largest universities in Mena, AR by number of degrees awarded are University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain (356 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mena, AR are General Studies (122 and 34.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (36 and 10.1%), and Welding Technology (27 and 7.58%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 718 students enrolled in Mena, AR, 35.2% men and 64.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 565 records, of which 66.5% were women and 33.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
91 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
21 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Mena, AR was General Studies with 91 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Mena, AR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

356 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain with 356 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 149 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mena, AR, which is 0.72 times less than the 207 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 297 degrees mean that there were 33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 9 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,328) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,248) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($750) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.862% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (802k), Some college (542k), and Secondary Education (364k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mena, AR was $88,400 in 2021, which is 0.361 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $87,200 to $88,400, a 1.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Mena, AR is 67.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mena, AR have an average commute time of 15.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mena, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$88,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$16,477

$1,465

Median Property Taxes

±$259

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mena, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mena, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.4%

Homeownership

2021

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.4% of the housing units in Mena, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mena, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9504

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Mena, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,750

Median Household Income

± $6,124

2.17k

Number of Households

± 345

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.17k households in Mena, AR grew to $43,750 from the previous year's value of $38,778.

The following chart displays the households in Mena, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mena, AR is from Arkansas.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0627% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Carpooled (16.7%)
Walked (1.78%)

In 2021, 81.5% of workers in Mena, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.7%) and those who walked to work (1.78%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mena, AR have a shorter commute time (15.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Mena, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mena, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mena, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mena, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mena, AR (1.41k out of 5.53k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mena, AR is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.1% of the population of Mena, AR has health coverage, with 24.5% on employee plans, 31.3% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 2.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Polk County, AR see 1248 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.66% decrease from the previous year (1337 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2190 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1095 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Polk County, AR.

1,248 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Polk County, AR

Primary care physicians in Polk County, AR see an average of 1,248 patients per year. This represents a 6.66% decrease from the previous year (1,337 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Polk County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.4% were men and 57.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.9%

Uninsured

24.5%

Employer Coverage

31.3%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

2.39%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mena, AR grew by 5.03% from 14.2% to 14.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mena, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.