Living in Mena, AR
Mena SnackAbility
3Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
6
Diversity
5
Safety
5
Amenities
7
Education
5
Commute
9.5
Mena, AR Crime Report
222Total Crimes
4,002.9Total Crimes / 100k People
55.85%
Above National Average
Mena, AR Cost Of Living
81Mena's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Mena, Arkansas Info Snack
Mena (/min/ MEE-n) is a city in Polk County, Arkansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Polk County. The population was 5,637 as of 2000 census.
Population
5,597
Unemployment
9.8%
Poverty
32.8%
Median Home
$89,100
Median Income
$32,580
Median Rent
$614
Mena, AR Photos
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Rankings for Mena in Arkansas
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Map Of Mena, AR
Population over time in Mena
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5,597 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 5,612 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 5,674 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 5,692 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 5,701 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 5,732 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 5,735 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 5,742 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 5,768 | - |
| Crime/100k | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 252.4 | 543.6 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 18.0 | 7.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 18.0 | 52.9 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 90.2 | 410.7 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 3750.5 | 2913.0 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 450.8 | 636.8 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 3191.5 | 2040.2 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 108.2 | 236.0 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Mena
| Race | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.7% | 72.7% | 61.1% |
| African American | 0.2% | 15.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 7.3% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Mena, Arkansas
| Income | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.1% | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 19.9% | 12.5% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.3% | 11.7% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.5% | 15.0% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 17.9% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.5% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3.4% | 10.7% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.1% | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 3.3% | 7.0% |
Gender in Mena
| Gender | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mena for adults over 25
| Education | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
