Drasco, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 314, Drasco's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Drasco is a small community located in Arkansas, within Cleburne County. The total population is 314. It ranks as the 376th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Drasco is 26.5 years. This is 31% lower than the state median of 38.5 years. With 40.8% of the population under 18, Drasco has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Drasco is $96,823. This is 59% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 20% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.9%. This is 88% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Drasco, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $86,900. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Drasco is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Drasco was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Drasco, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.