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Menahga

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Menahga is 1,439. The population is expected to grow to 1,467 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.39%.

The median age of Menahga residents is 41.

The diversity index of Menahga is 19.0, meaning that there is a 19% 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 $64,992 and projected to be $70,831 in 2031. Per capita income is $27,230, projected to be $29,649 in 2031. 0.14% of households – 2 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $313,772 and the average disposable income is $50,301.

There are 698 housing units in Menahga; 391 are owner-occupied, 198 are rented, and 109 are vacant. The average home value is $200,582, with 75 homes built in 2010 or later, and 111 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 112 businesses in Menahga, employing 878 workers and pulling from a labor force of 487 age 16 and above. 190 workers commute into Menahga from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

286 residents both live and work in/around Menahga. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 19.93% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.85% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 356 drive alone, 34 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 42 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 55 residents work from home.

365 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 150 have associates degrees, 176 have bachelor’s degrees, and 62 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

Transportation

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09