Mena, AR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Mena, Arkansas Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,524
Unemployment
13.2%
Poverty
30.0%
Median Home
$87,200
Median Income
$38,778
Median Rent
$651
Mena SnackAbility
3Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
5
Amenities
7
Education
5
Commute
9.5
Mena, AR Crime Report
224Total Crimes
4,101.8Total Crimes / 100k People
74.84%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mena / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 224 | 4,101.8 | 3,285.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 256.4 | 671.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 52.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 128.2 | 535.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 210 | 3,845.4 | 2,613.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 20 | 366.2 | 523.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 183 | 3,351.0 | 1,828.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 128.2 | 261.8 | 246.0 |
Mena, AR Cost Of Living
79Mena's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Mena | Arkansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 85 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 92 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 46 | 66 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 81 | 87 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 93 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,524 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 5,597 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 5,612 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 5,674 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 5,692 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 5,701 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,732 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 5,735 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 5,742 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 5,768 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mena
| Race | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 71.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.4% | 15.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 7.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Mena
| Gender | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 44.4% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mena for adults over 25
| Education | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Mena, Arkansas
| Income | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.3% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.4% | 11.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 20.8% | 14.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 18.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2.3% | 11.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.5% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 4.0% | 8.3% |
