McGehee, Arkansas
McGehee: city in Desha County, Arkansas, United States
About
McGehee is a city located in the county of Desha in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,219. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,599 inhabitants.
The city was created 148 years ago in 1877.
Quick Facts about McGehee
| Population | 3,599 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Desha County |
| Phone Area Codes | 870 |
| Official name | McGehee, Arkansas |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.6290,-91.3996 |
| Altitude | 144 feet / 44 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1878 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:17:33 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -17.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
McGehee is located at 33°37'44"N 91°23'58"W (33.6290000, -91.3995600).
McGehee map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of McGehee decreased by 17.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,219 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,115 | -2.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,065 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,029 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,999 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,918 | -2.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,874 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,817 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,735 | -2.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,683 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,599 | -2.33% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in McGehee
1US Consolidated Farm Services Agency
413 US-65, McGehee, AR 71654, United States View details
Phone: +18702224867 | Website available
People born in McGehee (10)
People born in McGehee, including writer Nancy A. Collins, retired professional basketball player, born 1957 Charles Jones, basketball player Caldwell Jones, .
More notable people
- Major Jones (American basketball player) he was born in 09/07/1953
- Wil Jones (American basketball player) he was born in 27/02/1947
- Seth J. McKee (United States general) he was born in 06/11/1916
- Freddie Douglas (American gridiron football player) he was born in 28/03/1954
- Garland Bayliss (American historian, university professor and military personnel) he was born in 27/08/1924
- Charles Robert McPherson (American Baptist pastor) he was born in 07/01/1926
- Oliver Keith Baker (American experimental particle physicist) he was born in 18/07/1959
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to McGehee, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106485 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello (AR) | 71656 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to McGehee, AR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to McGehee.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mc Geh Post Office | Mc Gehee (AR) | 71654 |
Other cities in Desha County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Desha County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pea Ridge | 6,452 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Dumas | 3,959 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Mitchellville | 327 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Arkansas City | 315 | Town in Desha County, Arkansas, United States |
| Reed | 146 | Location in Arkansas |
Distance to Other Cities
McGehee distances to largest Arkansas cities