City · Mississippi
Drew, Mississippi
Drew, city, in Sunflower County, Mississippi. Drew had 1,658 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 10.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,852 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,132 (±423). GEOID 2820020.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,658
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,852 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,132 ±423
Median household income
$23,973
±$7,451 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$66,300
±$16,178 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$704
±$165 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Drew and what county is it in?
Drew is a city in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 1,651 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Drew, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,658 people lived in Drew on July 1, 2025, down 10.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,852 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,132 (±423).
| Measure | Drew | Sunflower County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,132 ±423 | 24,333 | no clear change |
| Households | 828 ±172 | 8,034 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.37 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 956 ±176 | 9,423 | no clear change |
Drew's population since 2000
From 2,434 in 2000 to 1,658 in 2025: down 31.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Drew as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Drew?
The median resident of Drew is 36.6 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 77.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 14.3%.
| Measure | Drew | Sunflower County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 ±2.3 | 37.1 | +6.9 |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% ±5.7 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7% ±4.2 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 46.9% ±7.0 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.6% ±5.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 14.3% ±7.5 pts | 22.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 77.1% ±9.1 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6% ±4.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9% ±4.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.7% ±1.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 19.0% ±6.9 pts | 14.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.9% ±5.1 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 65.7% ±15.5 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.2% ±5.2 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7% ±3.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.3% ±4.4 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±2.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Drew earn?
Half of Drew's 828 households earn less than $23,973 a year (±$7,451), against $39,956 in Sunflower County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $31,255 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 34.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Drew | Sunflower County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $23,973 ±$7,451 | $39,956 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $35,439 ±$5,309 | $59,047 | – |
| Per capita income | $15,360 ±$2,262 | $21,138 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 34.6% ±7.6 pts | 28.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 53.2% ±19.6 pts | 42.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 48.3% ±11.3 pts | 33.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 83.2% ±10.7 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 67.8% ±12.7 pts | 74.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Drew?
Owners occupy 44.1% of Drew's occupied homes and renters 55.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $66,300 by its owner (±$16,178). The median renter pays $704 a month including utilities, and 60.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Drew | Sunflower County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $66,300 ±$16,178 | $100,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $704 ±$165 | $694 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.8% ±17.1 pts | 44.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $902 ±$168 | $1,100 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 44.1% ±10.3 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.9% ±10.3 pts | 45.1% | – |
| Housing units | 956 ±176 | 9,423 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7% ±3.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.4% ±7.6 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.3% ±9.7 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.7% ±1.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.5% ±4.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 17.3% ±9.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Drew building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Drew in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Drew work and get to work?
77.0% of Drew's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.4 minutes.
| Measure | Drew | Sunflower County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.5% ±11.4 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 13.7% ±9.3 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0% ±12.0 pts | 80.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.7% ±12.0 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3% ±4.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.4 min ±4.7 | 20.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Drew?
No census tract lies mostly in Drew; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501Sunflower County | 6,025 | $29,564 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Drew) · Census block assignment files
How does Drew compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Drew is the 8,388th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 113th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Drew ranks 168th of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 113th | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 130th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th | 187 |
| Median household income | 168th | 172 |
| Per capita income | 171st | 183 |
| Median home value | 172nd | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 123rd | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 26th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 146th | 171 |
| Median age | 103rd | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 167th | 182 |
| Travel time to work | 108th | 185 |
Drew's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Drew with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Drew?
19 of the 57 figures for Drew on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Drew are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Drew.