Census Bureau data for McGehee city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — McGehee city
- What is the median household income in McGehee city?
- The median household income in McGehee city is $33,679 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in McGehee city?
- The poverty rate in McGehee city is 28.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in McGehee city?
- $93,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in McGehee city?
- The median gross rent in McGehee city is $695 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of McGehee city residents have a college degree?
- 14.6% of adults in McGehee city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,744
Median Income
$33,679
Median Home Value
$93,000
Poverty Rate
28.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.1%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$5,743 (+20.6%)
Home Value:
+$7,600 (+8.9%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.0 pp (-12.4%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.0 pp (-12%)
Unemployment:
-5.6 pp (-83.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,744
Median Age
35.0
Female
50.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 42.4%
Black 45.3%
Two or More 9.2%
Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
7.9%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$33,679
±$7,392
-$25,094 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$53,257
Median Family Income
$41,013
Poverty Rate
28.2%
+16.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
50.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
25.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
14.7%
$10–15k
7.1%
$15–25k
15.7%
$25–35k
15.5%
$35–50k
11.3%
$50–75k
15.1%
$75–100k
10.8%
$100–150k
3.0%
$150–200k
3.6%
$200k+
3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,838
Owner-Occupied
51.0%
Renter-Occupied
49.0%
Vacancy Rate
17.0%
Median Home Value
$93,000
-$82,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$695
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
28.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
47.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
22.7%
$50–100k
31.0%
$100–200k
24.3%
$200–300k
2.7%
$300–500k
10.3%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
24.5%
$500–1k
59.5%
$1–1.5k
16.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
15.1%
1 vehicle
41.6%
2 vehicles
33.4%
3+
9.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.8%
Single-fam. att.
2.2%
2–4 units
8.9%
5–19 units
1.0%
20+ units
3.8%
Mobile home
4.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.8%
1940–1969
3.9%
1970–1999
21.5%
2000–2009
7.2%
2010+
7.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
77.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
14.6%
-10.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.7%
Some College / Associate
18.0%
Less Than High School
12.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
-4.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
2.6%
Self-Employed
2.0%
Government Workers
30.5%
Private For-Profit
64.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.9%
Public Admin
11.5%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Retail
10.9%
Prof. Services
9.9%
Agriculture
9.4%
Construction
8.5%
Arts/Entmt.
6.0%
Finance
3.4%
Transportation
2.8%
Wholesale
2.2%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
30.3%
Production
23.0%
Sales
18.2%
Food Prep
15.1%
Construction
13.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
16.0 min
Drove Alone
84.7%
Carpool
11.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.6%
Walked
1.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,525
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
31.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
10.0%
5–9
9.2%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
3.6%
25–34
13.6%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
13.7%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
9.7%
85+
2.2%
Under 18: 30.2%
Working age (18–64): 69.8%
65 and over: 12.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.1%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
5.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.0%
With a Disability
20.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.7%
Uninsured
10.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
77.1%
Has a Computer
90.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023