Mcgehee City, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 4570 people, 1836 households, and 1259 families living in the city. The population density was 711.7 people per square mile (274.79/kmē), giving it the 176th most densely populated city among the Arkansas. There were 2044 housing units at an average density of 318.4 per square mile (122.93/kmē). The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.99. In the city Age distribution was 28.5% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 121.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 131.4 females. The median age is 36.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Mcgehee City was 33.5 and 37.8 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 56.72% White, 41.51% Black or African American, 0.57% American Indian, 0.24% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 0.7% from two or more races and 0.22% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $21909, it is Arkansas's 112th poorest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $25270, making its Arkansas's 78th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14191, it is 218th wealthiest city by per capita income in Arkansas. The median income was $16808, Median income for males is $23750, compared with $12844 for females.
In 2000, 1267 pupils and students, of which 46.17% are male and 53.83% are female, 27.72% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.31% nursery or pri school, 4.81% kindergarten, 50.43% elementary school, 22.97% high school and 12.47% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4570 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4570 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4559 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4462 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4345 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4285 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4251 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4163 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4119 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4036 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3950 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 39 | 79 | 118 |
| Kindergarten | 29 | 32 | 61 |
| Elementary school | 317 | 322 | 639 |
| High school | 131 | 160 | 291 |
| College or graduate school | 69 | 89 | 158 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGehee city, Arkansas | $21909 | $25270 | $14191 |
| Desha County, Arkansas | $24121 | $30028 | $13446 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |