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Drew

Mississippi · 1,852 residents · 1.122 sq mi
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Drew has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,325. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 582 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,500. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,852
−24%since 2000
from 2,434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,651 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 2,169 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.4
+15%since 2000
from 27.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Drew
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,325
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,720
+37%since 2000
from $8,569 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
53.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+53%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.7%(198)
Black84.9%(1,573)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(29)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score28.8%(534)
Diversity Score
29
−43%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+6%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−26.5 ptssince 2011
from 34.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
59.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drew, Mississippi?

Drew, Mississippi has about 1,852 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Drew, Mississippi?

The typical household in Drew, Mississippi earns about $20,325 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 $63,500, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Drew, Mississippi?

About 10.6% 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 45.3% 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 497 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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