Drew County Summary

Life in Drew County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Drew County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Drew County:

  • The population in Drew County is 17,309.

  • The median home value in Drew County is $148,801.

  • The median income in Drew County is $44,968.

  • The median rent in Drew County is $708.

  • The unemployment rate in Drew County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Drew County is 21.4%.

  • The average high in Drew County is 80.1° and there are 132.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Drew County

List Of Cities & Towns in Drew County

Monticello, AR Population 8,443

Wilmar, AR Population 384

Tillar, AR Population 195

Winchester, AR Population 91

Jerome, AR Population 0

Map Of Drew County

Drew County, AR Weather

  • The average high in Drew County is 80.1°.

  • There are 79.73 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 132.3 inches of rain each year with 0.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:48 hours of sun each day in Drew County.

StatDrew County
Mean High80.1
Nice Days79.73
Rainfall132.3
Snowfall0.9
Sunny_hours5:48
80.1°
Average High
132.3
Inches of Rain

Drew County Photos

Downtown Monticelloc Arkansas
Source: Wikipedia User Brandonrush | CC BY-SA 3.0

Drew County Demographics

Population over time in Drew County

The current population in Drew County is 17,309. The population has decreased -4.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 17,511 -4.1%
2021 18,263 -0.8%
2020 18,417 -

Gender in Drew County

  • Drew County is 51.5% female with 8,908 female residents.

  • Drew County is 48.5% male with 8,401 male residents.

Female
51.5% (8,908)
Male
48.5% (8,401)
Gender Drew County AR USA
Female 51.5% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 48.5% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Drew County

Drew County is:

  • 65.0% White with 11,259 White residents.

  • 26.7% African American with 4,625 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 125 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 602 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.0% Hispanic with 698 Hispanic residents.

White
65.0% (11,259)
African American
26.7% (4,625)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.7% (125)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.5% (602)
Hispanic
4.0% (698)

Table: Drew County By Race

Race Drew County AR USA
White 65.0% 69.7% 58.9%
African American 26.7% 15.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.5% 4.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.0% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Drew County, Arkansas

  • 8.8% of households in Drew County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.1% of households in Drew County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Drew County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Drew County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Drew County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Drew County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Drew County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Drew County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Drew County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Drew County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.8% (1,527)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.1% (1,399)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.0% (2,073)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.6% (2,175)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.0% (2,243)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.4% (2,493)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.8% (1,700)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.3% (2,133)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.3% (916)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (645)
Income Drew County AR USA
Less than $10,000 8.8% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.1% 5.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.0% 10.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.6% 10.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.0% 13.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.4% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.8% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.3% 13.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.3% 5.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 5.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Drew County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Drew County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Drew County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Drew County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Drew County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Drew County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Drew County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Drew County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Drew County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Drew County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (519)
9-12th Grade
9% (1,557)
High School / GED
36% (6,231)
Some College
20% (3,461)
Associate's Degree
6% (1,038)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (2,942)
Master's Degree
6% (1,038)
Professional Degree
1% (173)
Doctorate Degree
2% (346)
Education Drew County AR USA
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 36% 34% 26%
Some College 20% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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