City

Mc Gehee, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Desha County  ·  Arkansas

👥4,290Population
💰$40,839Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$95,500Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓21.1%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.9%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 41.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White47.9%
Hispanic7.4%
Black41.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty32.2% ▲ 222% above avg
College Grads21.1% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma45 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,130 (47.9%)
Some College273 (11.6%)
Associates413 (17.5%)
Bachelors95 (4%)
Graduate Degree403 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 47.9%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 4%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad47.9%
Some College11.6%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors4.0%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.2%Renter: 45.8%Tenure
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,839 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$95,500 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$704/mo
Total Housing Units2,058
Vacant Units321

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About Mc Gehee, AR

Mc Gehee is a city in Arkansas, located in Desha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,290 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Mc Gehee is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,839 is below the national average. Approximately 32.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mc Gehee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $704 per month.

The population of Mc Gehee is less-educated. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.9%.

Mc Gehee, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Mc Gehee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71654 4,290 $40,839 $95,500 $704 1.0% 21.1% 54.2%