Community Profile

Menahga

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Menahga is 1,403. The population is expected to grow to 1,421 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.26%.

The median age of Menahga residents is 41.

The diversity index of Menahga is 17.5, meaning that there is a 18% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Menahga is $65,818 and projected to be $75,279 in 2029. Per capita income is $26,895, projected to be $30,673 in 2029. 0% of households – 0 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $322,608 and the average disposable income is $55,045.

There are 673 housing units in Menahga; 395 are owner-occupied, 176 are rented, and 102 are vacant. The average home value is $175,000, with 55 homes built in 2010 or later, and 88 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 112 businesses in Menahga, employing 845 workers and pulling from a labor force of 411 age 16 and above. 182 workers commute into Menahga from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

226 residents both live and work in/around Menahga. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 23.45% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 315 drive alone, 28 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 36 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 32 residents work from home.

345 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 140 have associates degrees, 181 have bachelor’s degrees, and 44 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Leading Employers

Business Name No. of Employees
NATURALE ALTERNATIVES INC 10
MENAHGA BAKE SHOP 10
COTTAGE HOUSE CAFE 12
GREENER TOMORROWS 12
MENAHGA FIRE DEPT 20
FIRST NATIONAL BANK 20
MENAHG HIGH SCHOOL 30
MENAHGA CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC 32
MENAHGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 35
WOODSIDE MANOR/ASSISTED LIVING 110

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