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- Caldwell is 0% more densely populated than Mena.
- People are 7.6% more likely to be married in Caldwell.
- The Median Age is 11.7 years younger in Caldwell.
 Mena, ARCaldwell, IDUnited States
 Population  Unlock58,872329,725,481
 Female Population54.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock29.938.4
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 Population - 20105,757  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock25,967285,036,114
 Population - 19905,475  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock133.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-1.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,650.593.4
 Land Area6.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Mena, ARCaldwell, IDUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock9.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Mena, ARCaldwell, IDUnited States
 White92.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.4%12.2%
 Asian0.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock37.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Mena, ARCaldwell, IDUnited States
 Married Population47.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.9%50.2%
 Never Married24.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.8%10.8%
 Widowed8.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.152.60
 Households2,173  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock12,97280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households924  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Mena    4 Reviews

No jobs, nothing to do for retirees, nothing to do for teens or children. If you are not connected to local families you will never be accepted. Before even considering  More

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I grew up in Mena, AR and left there when I joined the Marine Corps. I never used drugs, most of the guys were active in sports and there were NO TEENS pregnant at the  More

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I read with astonishment the only review of Mena Arkansas, and I must disaggree. I moved here in 2005 from crowded and congested Florida and have never regretted the  More

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Reviews for Caldwell    6 Reviews

I love where we live! Indian Creek Plaza and the renovation of downtown has all been incredible for our community. So many family-friendly events all throughout the  More

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I’ve lived in this city for 2 1/2 years, It is a very livable community. It is a very diverse city with a large Latino population and a agricultural heritage. The  More

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Over 10 years ago

Looks like there are not a lot of Doctors for the amount of people living there. Do you have to got to Boise to get good Heath care? How about the local hospital? Any  More

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