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Drew

Mississippi · 1,658 residents (2025 est.) · 1.122 sq mi
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Drew has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,973. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,300. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,132
−12%since 2000
from 2,434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,900 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+34%since 2000
from 27.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,658 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Drew
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,973
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,360
+79%since 2000
from $8,569 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−10%since 2010
from 0.476 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
55.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+36%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(612)
Black72.8%(1,771)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(38)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.3%(1,225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.3%(304)
Black77.1%(1,643)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(161)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(24)
Diversity Score47.5%(1,013)
Diversity Score
47
−6%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.7%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 34.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 47.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drew, Mississippi?

Drew, Mississippi has about 2,132 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Drew, Mississippi?

The typical household in Drew, Mississippi earns about $23,973 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drew, Mississippi expensive?

In Drew, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $66,300, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Drew, Mississippi?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Drew, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drew, Mississippi?

About 34.6% of people in Drew, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Drew, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Drew, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 217 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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