Polk County, Arkansas

Total Population: 19,348

County Seat: Mena

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.7%
Hispanic or Latino6.8%
Two or More Races4.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Other Race0.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.