Drew County, Arkansas Demographics 2026
Drew County, Arkansas has a population of 17,046, the 43rd most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $42,824 and the median home value is $140,800. The poverty rate is 22.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Drew County Quick Facts
How Drew County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,143 | 17,046 | -0.6% |
| Median household income | $41,071 | $42,824 | +4.3% |
| Median home value | $127,800 | $140,800 | +10.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Drew County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello | 8,257 | $27,238 | 30.1% | $137,500 |
| Lacey | 746 | $63,099 | 52.4% | $209,500 |
| Wilmar | 523 | $22,434 | 18.4% | $102,500 |
| Winchester | 122 | $43,333 | 4.9% | N/A |
| Tillar | 119 | $72,708 | 13.5% | $80,800 |
| Collins | 60 | $42,500 | 0.0% | $70,000 |
| Jerome | 50 | N/A | 6.0% | $9,999 |
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Population Overview
Drew County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 17,046. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Drew County is 37.7 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Drew County is $42,824. This is 30% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.4%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $140,800. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Drew County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 26.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (26.9% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as 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 88.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Drew County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Drew County, Arkansas?
Drew County has a population of 17,046, making it the 43rd most populous county in Arkansas.
What is the median income in Drew County?
The median household income in Drew County is $42,824 with a poverty rate of 22.4%.
How many cities are in Drew County, Arkansas?
Drew County contains 7 Census-designated places.