County · Arkansas
Drew County, Arkansas
Drew County, Arkansas. Drew County had 17,054 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.7% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. It holds 7 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 05043.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,054
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,350 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,046
Median household income
$42,824
±$7,432 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$140,800
±$16,522 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$725
±$37 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Drew County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 17,350 residents in Drew County. The Census Bureau estimates 17,054 for July 1, 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 17,046 over 829 square miles of land.
| Measure | Drew County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,046 | 3,049,391 | −1,371 |
| Households | 7,196±300 | 1,205,987 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.27±0.09 | 2.46 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 8,289±28 | 1,394,673 | −366 |
Drew County's population since 2000
From 18,723 in 2000 to 17,054 in 2025: down 8.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Drew County?
Drew County holds 7 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Monticello with 8,269 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Monticello | 8,442 | $27,238 |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmar | 395 | $22,434 |
| CollinsGEOID 0514920 | 149 | $42,500 |
| TillarGEOID 0569230 | 172 | $72,708 |
| LaceyGEOID 0537450 | 139 | $63,099 |
| WinchesterGEOID 0576010 | 137 | $43,333 |
| JeromeGEOID 0535170 | 24 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Drew County?
The median resident of Drew County is 37.7 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 26.9%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Drew County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7±1.2 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0%±0.1 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2%±0.3 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% | 9.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.7%±0.5 pts | 67.4% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 26.9%±1.2 pts | 14.6% | −1.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±1.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±1.1 pts | 5.4% | +2.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.9%±1.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±1.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 21.2%±2.4 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3%±1.8 pts | 9.0% | +2.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.8%±2.3 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.6%±3.1 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.4%±2.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±1.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Drew County's 7,196 households earn less than $42,824 a year (±$7,432), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $57,839 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $15,015 after inflation. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Drew County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,824±$7,432 | $60,773 | −$15,015 |
| Mean household income | $66,944±$9,151 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,973±$3,782 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.4%±5.4 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.3%±11.8 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.4%±3.8 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.5%±4.0 pts | 86.7% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 63.7% of Drew County's occupied homes and renters 36.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $140,800 by its owner (±$16,522). The median renter pays $725 a month including utilities, and 38.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Drew County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $140,800±$16,522 | $188,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $725±$37 | $947 | −$85 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.1%±11.6 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,122±$92 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.7%±4.4 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,289±28 | 1,394,673 | −366 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.1%±4.5 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 23.1%±3.5 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.2%±2.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units across Drew County in 2025 (4 single-family), 0.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Drew County get to work?
82.6% of Drew County's workers drive alone and 4.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Drew County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.4%±3.8 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±2.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.6%±4.7 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9%±2.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.2%±2.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.2%±2.2 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.0 min±1.8 | 22.5 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 are Drew County's census tracts?
Drew County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,916 (Tract 4903) to $58,197 (Tract 4901).
| Tract 490105043490100 | 2,035±372 | $58,197 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 490205043490200 | 2,090±348 | $37,563 |
| Tract 490305043490300 | 5,949±531 | $31,916 |
| Tract 490405043490400 | 2,928±437 | $38,718 |
| Tract 490505043490500 | 4,044±533 | $55,850 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Drew County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 43rd of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 44th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd of 75 |
| Median household income | 65th of 75 |
| Median home value | 33rd of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 46th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 75 |
| Median age | 64th of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Drew County 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' school search.