Drew County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,046 | — | #2,034 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $42,824 | -43.0% | #3,010 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.7 years | -3.1% | #2,629 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $140,800 | -50.1% | #2,381 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $725 | -37.7% | #2,611 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% | +77.8% | #2,862 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Drew County has a population of 17,046, making it the #2,034 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Drew County is $42,824, ranking #3,010 out of 3,222 counties — 43.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.4% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Drew County is $140,800 (-50.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $725/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.7%.
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91.7% of residents in Drew County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.0% below the national rate.
About Drew County, Arkansas
Drew County, Arkansas has a total population of 17,046, making it the 2,034th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Drew County is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Drew County is $42,824, which ranks #3,010 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 43.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Drew County is $140,800, 50.1% below the national median. Renters in Drew County pay a median gross rent of $725 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Drew County, 25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.
Drew County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (26.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%).
All data for Drew County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.