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Manila, AR
City in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
Population
3,691
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
927
ZIP codes
0
Manila and its ZIP codes
Manila at a glance
- Manila is about 16 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 92nd among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $55,792, 8% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,000 (9% below Arkansas) and median rent is $711 a month.
Local data for Manila, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manila, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,792
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$172,000
Median rent
$711/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
33.6
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (367), German Americans (84), Dutch Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mississippi County. PPP loans are for Manila.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,201
19,773 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$257M
FY 2026, $6,315 per person
How people get to work
Manila, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manila, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manila, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Manila
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeachvilleCity | 5.1 mi | 4.4 |
| DellTown | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| MonetteCity | 10 mi | 5.7 |
| VictoriaTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Hornersville, MOCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Hollywood, MOCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Black OakTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| CarawayCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Arbyrd, MOCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| EtowahTown | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| GosnellCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Cardwell, MOCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| BurdetteTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| KeiserCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| BlythevilleCity | 16 mi | 20.7 |
| LuxoraCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manila, AR in?
- Manila is in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Manila, AR?
- About 3,691 people live in Manila, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manila?
- Nearby places include Leachville (5.1 mi), Dell (8.4 mi), Monette (10 mi), Victoria (11 mi), Hornersville, MO (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023