Polk County, Arkansas
Total Population: 19,348
County Seat: Mena
Median Home Value
$122,600
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$49,252
Across all households
Median Age
44.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.5%
65 Years and Over
22.5%
Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.9%
No Health Insurance
9.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$49,252
Mean Household Income
$75,460
Per Capita Income
$32,243
Unemployment Rate (16+)
8.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
73.3%
SNAP / Food Stamps
12.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$122,600
Median Rent
$699/mo
Total Housing Units
9,647
Owner-Occupied
82.2%
Renter-Occupied
17.8%
Vacancy Rate
18.3%
Married Couple Households
51.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.8%
Female Householder, No Partner
26.1%
Average Household Size
2.44
Broadband Internet Access
78.6%
Housing Built Since 2010
7.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 05113.