Mena, Arkansas
City · Population 5,594 · #63 in Arkansas
About Mena
Set in the western part of Arkansas, Mena is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 5,594.
Officially, Mena is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.94 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 806 residents per square mile.
📰 Mena News Today
- This Arkansas Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime WorldAtlas · Aug 18
- Sharlie Wallace Obituary (2026) - Mena, AR - Bowser Family Funeral Home - Mena Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Mena Police reports My Pulse News · Aug 14
- Timothy Aaron Breeden Obituary | Beasley-Wood Funeral Home | Mena, AR Tribute Archive · Aug 7
- Raelynn Wells Sports Illustrated · Jul 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Mena Unique
- The only place in America named Mena — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,594.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Mena
- Honey & Pearl's — bagel (café)
- Honey and Pearl's — bagel (café)
- Little Italy — italian
- Papa's Mexican Cafe — mexican
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- American Artisans Eatery & Gallery (café)
- Country Express — barbecue
- Fully Baked Cafe (café)
- La Villa — mexican
- Skyline Cafe — coffee shop
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Mena Art Gallery · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Mena
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Mena
- ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- ACORN HIGH SCHOOL
- HOLLY HARSHMAN ELEM. SCHOOL
- LOUISE DURHAM ELEM. SCHOOL
- MENA HIGH SCHOOL
- MENA MIDDLE SCHOOL
- POLK COUNTY VIRTUAL ACADEMY
- UA RICH MOUNTAIN TECHNICAL CENTER
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Mena Regional Health System · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,594
Rank in state#63 of 500
Land area6.94 sq mi
Density806/sq mi
Coordinates34.5818, -94.2365