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Menahga
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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