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Drew County

Arkansas · 18,509 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 $32,558. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $73,100. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,509
−1%since 2000
from 18,723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Drew County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,558
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,627 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,903
+16%since 2000
from $16,264 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+23%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(13,047)
Black27.1%(5,071)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(329)
Asian0.4%(79)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.6%(10,035)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68%(12,587)
Black27.8%(5,139)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(454)
Asian0.5%(91)
Other0.5%(94)
Diversity Score56.4%(10,441)
Diversity Score
56
+5%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drew County, Arkansas?

Drew County, Arkansas has about 18,509 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Drew County, Arkansas earns about $32,558 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 $73,100, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Drew County, Arkansas?

About 19.4% 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 23.6% 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 1,140 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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