Mena is a city located in Polk County Arkansas. Mena has a 2024 population of 5,633. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Mena is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 1.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,573 in 2020.
The average household income in Mena is $76,330 with a poverty rate of 17.8%. The median age in Mena is 38.5 years: 37.9 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,234 | 93.38% |
| Two or more races | 235 | 4.19% |
| Native American | 66 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.61% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,214 | 2.47 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Non Family | 1,078 | 1.13 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 887 | 3.54 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Female | 210 | 3.86 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Male | 39 | 7.33 | 100 | 0 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 223 | 5.92% |
| Associates Degree | 269 | 7.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 462 | 12.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 170 | 4.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,522 | 40.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 2.21% |
| Some College | 1,035 | 27.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,506 | 3,233 | 557 |
| Hispanic | 135 | 103 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 86 | 64 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 12 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 62.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,241 | $0 | $39,676 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,641 | $125,707 | $70,817 |
| High School Graduate | $29,010 | $32,750 | $20,904 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,085 | $28,963 | $21,058 |
| Overall | $38,882 | $39,250 | $38,391 |
| Some College | $39,607 | $40,078 | $38,729 |
$38,882
Average Earnings
$39,250
Average Male
$38,391
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.53% of Mena residents speak only English, while 2.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,035 | 933 | 18.53% |
| Multiple | 226 | 39 | 17.26% |
| Hispanic | 188 | 25 | 13.3% |
| Black | 3 | 2 | 66.67% |
17.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.78%
Male Poverty Rate
20.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mena is Black, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mena is Hispanic, with 13.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.45% |
| High School | 15.83% |
| Some College | 9.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 49.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.45% |
| Female Employed | 15.25% |
| Male Employed | 6.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,400 | $86,043 |
| Households | $53,288 | $76,330 |
| Married Families | $83,613 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,034 | $62,431 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
291
Number of Veterans
291
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 235 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 55 to 64 | 98 |
| 75+ | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 6.53% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 10.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.15%
Born in Mena
97.4%
Native Born
2.6%
Foreign Born
2.18%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
97.4% of Mena residents were born in the United States, with 54.15% having been born in Arkansas. 2.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,708 | 15 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 5,693 | 15 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 5,678 | 15 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 5,663 | 15 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 5,648 | 15 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 5,633 | 15 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 5,618 | 17 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 5,601 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 5,611 | 38 | 0.68% |
| 2020 | 5,573 | 85 | 1.55% |
| 2019 | 5,488 | -35 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 5,523 | -59 | -1.06% |
| 2017 | 5,582 | -15 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 5,597 | -24 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 5,621 | -27 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 5,648 | -32 | -0.56% |
| 2013 | 5,680 | -32 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 5,712 | -22 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 5,734 | -23 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 5,757 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,637 | 162 | 2.96% |
| 1990 | 5,475 | 321 | 6.23% |
| 1980 | 5,154 | 624 | 13.77% |
| 1970 | 4,530 | 142 | 3.24% |
| 1960 | 4,388 | -57 | -1.28% |
| 1950 | 4,445 | 935 | 26.64% |
| 1940 | 3,510 | 392 | 12.57% |
| 1930 | 3,118 | -323 | -9.39% |
| 1920 | 3,441 | -512 | -12.95% |
| 1910 | 3,953 | 530 | 15.48% |
| 1900 | 3,423 | -2,285 | -40.03% |