Mena, Arkansas
Mena: City in Arkansas
About
Mena is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,737. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,410 inhabitants.
The city was created 128 years ago in 1895.
Quick Facts about Mena
| Population : | 5,410 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 71953 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 479 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.68% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.32% |
| IATA airport code : | UMZ |
| Altitude : | 1,171 feet / 357 meters |
| Capital city : | Mena is capital of Polk County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1896 (128 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:13:26 (24th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | -6.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mena is located at 34°35'10"N 94°14'23"W (34.5862200, -94.2396600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Mena
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mena decreased by 6.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,737 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,734 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,709 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,680 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,646 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,618 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,591 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,574 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,522 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,490 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,410 | -1.48% | estimation process |
People born in Mena (8)
People born in Mena, including Computer software designer Dennis L. Montgomery, businessman Edwin L. Cox, United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Herbert A. Littleton, .
List
- Nate Bell (Arkansas businessman and politician) he was born in 17/07/1969
- Mike Simpson (American football player) he was born in 13/03/1947
- Marcus Richmond he was born in 04/05/1956
- Dean Philpott (American football player) he was born in 11/11/1935
- Dale E. Hamilton (American-football player (1909-2002)) he was born in 04/03/1909
Schools in Mena
College & universities near Mena, AR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107743 | University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena (AR) | 71953 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mena, AR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOP | Hope | 100 East Division Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wickes | 741 | Human settlement in Polk County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Grannis | 566 | City in Polk County, Arkansas, United States |
| Hatfield | 378 | Town in Polk County, Arkansas, United States |
| Cove | 370 | Town in Arkansas, United States |
| Vandervoort | 85 | Human settlement in Polk County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Mena distances to largest Arkansas cities
