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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Drew County

Arkansas · 18,723 residents · 828.667 sq mi
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Drew County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,627. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $52,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,723
+8%since 1990
from 17,369 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 21 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.0
+7%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Drew County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,627
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,906 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,264
+78%since 1990
from $9,114 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.2%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 24.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$374
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
31.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(12,467)
Black27.3%(4,746)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(109)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score52.2%(9,061)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(13,047)
Black27.1%(5,071)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(329)
Asian0.4%(79)
Diversity Score53.6%(10,035)
Diversity Score
54
+3%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.1%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
−13%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Drew County to nearby counties

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Income$51,778+81%
Home value$108,000+107%
Population12,764−25%
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DREW COUNTY VS
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Income$41,476+45%
Home value$94,800+82%
Population9,828−42%
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DREW COUNTY VS
Ashley County
Income$44,266+55%
Home value$91,900+76%
Population17,831+5%
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DREW COUNTY VS
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Income$37,662+32%
Home value$90,900+74%
Population9,984−41%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drew County, Arkansas?

Drew County, Arkansas has about 18,723 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Drew County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Drew County, Arkansas earns about $28,627 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drew County, Arkansas expensive?

In Drew County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $52,100, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Drew County, Arkansas?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Drew County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drew County, Arkansas?

About 18.2% of people in Drew County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Drew County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Drew County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,354 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 4903Census Tract 4905Census Tract 4904Census Tract 4902Census Tract 4901
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 71655ZIP 71638ZIP 71675ZIP 71677
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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