Mena, AR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Mena, Arkansas Summary
Life in Mena research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Mena over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mena:
The population in Mena is 5,626.
The median home value in Mena is $88,400.
The median income in Mena is $43,750.
The cost of living in Mena is 79 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Mena is $679.
The unemployment rate in Mena is 13.2%.
The poverty rate in Mena is 25.5%.
Table Of Contents
Mena SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
5
Amenities
7
Education
5
Commute
9.5
Mena, AR Crime Report
206
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,644.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
56.82%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mena / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 206 | 3,644.7 | 3,285.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 21 | 371.5 | 671.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 17.7 | 10.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 17.7 | 52.0 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 247.7 | 535.8 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 185 | 3,273.2 | 2,613.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 23 | 406.9 | 523.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 155 | 2,742.4 | 1,828.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 123.8 | 261.8 | 282.7 |
Mena, AR Cost Of Living
79
Mena's Overall Cost Of Living
Mena's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Mena | Arkansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 85 | 100 | |
| Housing | 46 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 81 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
Mena, AR Photos
Rankings for Mena in Arkansas
Map Of Mena, AR
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Population over time in Mena
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,524 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 5,597 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 5,612 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 5,674 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 5,692 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 5,701 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 5,732 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 5,735 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 5,742 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 5,768 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mena
| Race | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.8% | 70.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 7.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Mena
| Gender | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mena for adults over 25
| Education | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 34.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mena, Arkansas
| Income | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.0% | 6.8% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.0% | 5.4% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 11.1% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 11.0% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 23.7% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.3% | 18.1% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.9% | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 0.5% | 12.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.6% | 4.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 4.5% | 9.5% |
