McGehee, AR

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2021 Population
3,895
3.92% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Boozman
Republican Party
US Senator
Tom Cotton
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
37
1.37% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
31.7%
7.84% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$31,833
14.2% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$93,200
0.539% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, McGehee, AR had a population of 3.9k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $31,833. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of McGehee, AR grew from 3,748 to 3,895, a 3.92% increase and its median household income grew from $27,865 to $31,833, a 14.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McGehee, AR are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (45.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (45.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.13%), and White (Hispanic) (1.85%).

None of the households in McGehee, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in McGehee, AR are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in McGehee, AR was $93,200, and the homeownership rate was 60.4%.

Most people in McGehee, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17 minutes. The average car ownership in McGehee, AR was 2 cars per household.

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McGehee, AR is home to a population of 3.9k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.745% of McGehee, AR residents were born outside of the country (29 people).

In 2021, there were 1.01 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.78k people) in McGehee, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.77k White (Non-Hispanic) and 151 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.7%
2021 Citizenship
99.3%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.7% of McGehee, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in McGehee, AR was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McGehee, AR
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.78k ± 273
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.77k ± 228
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    151 ± 148
6.55%
Hispanic Population
255 people

In 2021, there were 1.01 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.78k people) in McGehee, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.77k White (Non-Hispanic) and 151 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.55% of the people in McGehee, AR are hispanic (255 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in McGehee, AR as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.745%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
29 people
1.31%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
49 people

As of 2021, 0.745% of McGehee, AR residents (29 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McGehee, AR was 1.31%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    113 ± 92
  2. Vietnam
    46 ± 36
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    21 ± 29

McGehee, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of McGehee, AR employs 1.44k people. The largest industries in McGehee, AR are Public Administration (196 people), Educational Services (177 people), and Retail Trade (165 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($73,077), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,767), and Transportation & Warehousing ($58,567).

Occupations

1.44k
2021 Value
± 252
−1.51%
1 Year decline
± 26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in McGehee, AR declined at a rate of −1.51%, from 1.46k employees to 1.44k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McGehee, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (190 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (139 people), and Material Moving Occupations (112 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McGehee, AR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.44k
2021 Value
± 252
−1.51%
1 Year decline
± 26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in McGehee, AR declined at a rate of −1.51%, from 1.46k employees to 1.44k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McGehee, AR, are Public Administration (196 people), Educational Services (177 people), and Retail Trade (165 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McGehee, AR, though some of these residents may live in McGehee, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$38,511
Median earning men ± $4,409
$26,509
Median earning women ± $7,923

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($73,269), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,646), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,681), Public Administration ($31,141), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($21,250).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $14.8B
  2. $14.6B
  3. $9.99B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $14.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($14.6B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.99B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$142B
2020 Value in Arkansas
$271B
Projected 2050 Value in Arkansas
90.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Arkansas trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 90.7% to $271B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $11.3B
  2. $7.08B
  3. $5.91B

In 2020, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $11.3B, followed by Mississippi with $7.08B and Oklahoma and $5.91B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 62.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman
Senator from Arkansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tom Cotton
Senator from Arkansas2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.862% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (802k), Some college (542k), and Secondary Education (364k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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The median property value in McGehee, AR was $93,200 in 2021, which is 0.381 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $92,700 to $93,200, a 0.539% increase. The homeownership rate in McGehee, AR is 60.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in McGehee, AR have an average commute time of 17 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McGehee, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$93,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$9,095
$940
Median Property Taxes
±$184

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McGehee, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in McGehee, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

60.4%
Homeownership
2021
59%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 60.4% of the housing units in McGehee, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.5%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 9504
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$31,833
Median Household Income
± $13,559
1.56k
Number of Households
± 243

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.56k households in McGehee, AR grew to $31,833 from the previous year's value of $27,865.

The following chart displays the households in McGehee, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for McGehee, AR is from Arkansas.
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas
0.45
2020 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0627% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (87.4%)
  2. Carpooled (10.5%)
  3. Walked (1.82%)

In 2021, 87.4% of workers in McGehee, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who walked to work (1.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

17 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McGehee, AR have a shorter commute time (17 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in McGehee, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in McGehee, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in McGehee, AR have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

31.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McGehee, AR (1.22k out of 3.84k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in McGehee, AR is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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89.7% of the population of McGehee, AR has health coverage, with 33.7% on employee plans, 33.3% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.494% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Desha County, AR see 1894 patients per year on average, which represents a 17.7% decrease from the previous year (2302 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3703 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1389 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,894 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Desha County, AR

Primary care physicians in Desha County, AR see an average of 1,894 patients per year. This represents a 17.7% decrease from the previous year (2,302 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Desha County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.2% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.3%
Uninsured
33.7%
Employer Coverage
33.3%
Medicaid
11.2%
Medicare
11%
Non-Group
0.494%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in McGehee, AR grew by 79% from 5.76% to 10.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in McGehee, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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