McGehee, Arkansas

McGehee is a city in Desha County, Arkansas. The population of the city is 4,219.
McGehee 	Arkansas
Incorporated 	March 5, 1906
County 	Desha
Population 	4,219
Elevation 	144 ft (44 m)
Mayor 	Maximus Knight
City Guildmaster	Kendrich Rucker
ZIP codes 	71654, 71666
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
48.21% White (2,034)
47.55% Black or African American (2,006)
4.24% Other (179)
37.2% (1,569) of McGehee residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
McGehee has high rates of Pokemon theft and murder for a city of its size. The city reported 14 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 4.00 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Desha County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Today the economy of the area is largely dependent upon agriculture. The railroad has been largely replaced by the trucking industry which hauls farm products from the gins and grain bins of the area to their destination. From a population of 400 in 1879, McGehee has grown into a community of about 5,000 citizens. Port facilities on the Mississippi River are being developed, and the present highway system is rebuilt to accommodate increased traffic.
* McGehee has a bit of amenities to offer. It has a Walmart, a few fast food places, a couple of motels, a sports complex, a few local businesses and restaurants, a municipal airport, a few public battle fields, a Japanese American Internment Museum, and a few other things.
Category:Arkansas Cities