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Mena, AR
City in Polk County, Arkansas.
Population
5,582
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
804
ZIP codes
0
Mena and its ZIP codes
Mena at a glance
- Mena is about 14 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 65th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $47,428, 22% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,900 (29% below Arkansas) and median rent is $639 a month.
Local data for Mena, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Schools6
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks5
- Post Offices1
- Parks5
- Grocery Stores4
- Restaurants37
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Mena, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,428
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$132,900
Median rent
$639/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (710), German Americans (708), Mexican Americans (240).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Mena.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,000
5,758 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,039
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $8,348 per person
How people get to work
Mena, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mena, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
61.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mena, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Mena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AcornCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4 |
| Board CampCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3 |
| HatfieldTown | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| CoveTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| VandervoortTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| BolesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| WickesTown | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| WaldronCity | 23 mi | 5.6 |
| GrannisCity | 24 mi | 7.9 |
| Smithville, OKTown | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| OdenTown | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| Pencil BluffCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| GillhamTown | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| Hodgen, OKCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mena, AR in?
- Mena is in Polk County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Mena, AR?
- About 5,582 people live in Mena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mena?
- Nearby places include Acorn (4.1 mi), Board Camp (8.8 mi), Hatfield (11 mi), Cove (15 mi), Vandervoort (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023