Drew County, Arkansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Drew County, AR Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below averageBetter educated than 89% of counties in Arkansas
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Drew County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,048 | 3,049,066 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 20.4 | 57.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.14% | 0.32% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 36.8 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,197 | 1,205,703 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Drew County declined by 9.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 17,048 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Drew County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 25.9% of residents. That is 4.3 points above Arkansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,408 25.9% +4.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,115 18.3% -2.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,232 19.0% -0.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,098 18.2% on par
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Arkansas, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.4% of the people living in Drew County and men 48.6%.
- Women 51.4% Arkansas 50.6%
- Men 48.6% Arkansas 49.4%
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Economy
Drew County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Drew County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,170 | $60,940 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.57% | 4.58% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Drew County is about 29% lower than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Drew County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $60,394 | $111,957 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $724 | $947 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.7% | 66.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Drew County is about 7.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $724 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Drew County spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 137 hours, about 5.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Drew County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.5 | 18.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.9 | 37.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 137 | 155 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,254 | $4,807 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,507 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 400 | 912 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Arkansas:
Arkansas County (11.9 min), Phillips County (13.2 min), Howard County (13.4 min).
Slowest:
Perry County (32.2 min), Newton County (31.6 min), Madison County (31.1 min).
The average commute time in Drew County is 16 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Arkansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Drew County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Drew County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Arkansas:
Pulaski County (0.3), Benton County (0.3), Washington County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lee County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2), Scott County (0.2).
Health
Drew County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Drew County | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.8% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.7% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Arkansas:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Newton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Phillips County (0.7), Chicot County (0.7), Desha County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Drew County, Arkansas.
How big is Drew County, Arkansas by population?
About 17,048 people live in Drew County, Arkansas, in 7,197 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 36.8, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Drew County, Arkansas urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Drew County, Arkansas has 20 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 24% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Drew County, Arkansas an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 1.4 times the median household income ($60,394 against $43,170), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $724 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Drew County, Arkansas?
21.8% of adults in Drew County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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