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Drew County

Arkansas · 17,350 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 $42,924. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,350
−7%since 2000
from 18,723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+13%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Drew County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,924
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,627 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,440
+63%since 2000
from $16,264 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+31%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(11,148)
Black27.8%(4,815)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(656)
Asian0.6%(100)
Other1.8%(320)
Diversity Score61.3%(10,632)
Segregation Score21%(3,650)
Diversity Score
61
+14%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drew County, Arkansas?

Drew County, Arkansas has about 17,350 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Drew County, Arkansas earns about $42,924 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 $102,300, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Drew County, Arkansas?

About 22.6% 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 20.4% of people in Drew County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Drew County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Drew County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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