Drew County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Drew County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 17,143. It is the 41st most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Drew County is 37.7 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Drew County is $41,071. This is 30% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 48% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.7%. This is 42% 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 5.1%. The median home value is $127,800. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $175,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Drew County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 26.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (26.7% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 8.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.