Drew County, AR

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2023 Population

17,143

0.959% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

37.7

0.533% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

22.7%

6.48% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$41,071

8.67% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$127,800

3.15% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

6,568

8.09% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Drew County, AR had a population of 17.1k people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $41,071. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Drew County, AR declined from 17,309 to 17,143, a −0.959% decrease and its median household income declined from $44,968 to $41,071, a −8.67% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Drew County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.61%), and White (Hispanic) (0.828%).

None of the households in Drew County, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Drew County, AR are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Drew County, AR was $127,800, and the homeownership rate was 63.9%.

Most people in Drew County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Drew County, AR was 2 cars per household.

Drew County, AR borders Ashley County, AR, Bradley County, AR, Chicot County, AR, Cleveland County, AR, Desha County, AR, and Lincoln County, AR.

United States Arkansas

Population & Diversity

Drew County, AR is home to a population of 17.1k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.55% of Drew County, AR residents were born outside of the country (438 people).

In 2023, there were 2.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.1k people) in Drew County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.57k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 618 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.4% of Drew County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Drew County, AR was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Drew County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Drew County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 115
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.57k ± 142
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
618 ± 186

4.12%

Hispanic Population

706 people

4.12% of the people in Drew County, AR are hispanic (706 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Drew County, AR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,018 ± 6,050 people
El Salvador
15,360 ± 3,035 people
India
9,985 ± 2,449 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 62,018 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,360 and India with 9,985.

Foreign-Born Population

2.55%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

438 people

2.17%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

375 people

As of 2023, 2.55% of Drew County, AR residents (438 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Drew County, AR was 2.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Drew County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
478 ± 163
Gulf War (2001-)
157 ± 101
Gulf War (1990s)
66 ± 47

Drew County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Drew County, AR employs 6.57k people. The largest industries in Drew County, AR are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,073 people), Educational Services (1,003 people), and Manufacturing (731 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($250,001), Utilities ($103,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,273).

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.57k

2023 Value

± 625

−8.09%

1 Year decline

± 14.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Drew County, AR declined at a rate of −8.09%, from 7.15k employees to 6.57k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Drew County, AR, are Management Occupations (660 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (530 people), and Production Occupations (496 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Drew County, AR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.57k

2023 Value

± 625

−8.09%

1 Year decline

± 14.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Drew County, AR declined at a rate of −8.09%, from 7.15k employees to 6.57k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Drew County, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,073 people), Educational Services (1,003 people), and Manufacturing (731 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Drew County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Drew County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,682

Median earning men ± $3,355

$33,144

Median earning women ± $8,803

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($98,929), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,779), and Construction ($51,949).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($84,583), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,111), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,521).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

36
Retail Trade
32
Other Services (except Public Administration)
22
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$54.3k
Manufacturing
$45.7k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$24.9k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Drew County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 63% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.1%), followed by Other (1.53%).

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.1%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.53%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Drew County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 63% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.1%), followed by Other (1.53%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Drew County, AR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arkansas

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John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Drew County, AR awarded 1,104 degrees. The student population of Drew County, AR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,077 male students and 1,662 female students.

The median tuition cost in N/A for a public four year colleges is $5,400 for in-state students and $11,250 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,739 students enrolled in Drew County, AR, 39.3% men and 60.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,520 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.946% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.851% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (793k), Some college (528k), and Secondary Education (350k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Drew County, AR was $127,800 in 2023, which is 0.421 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $123,900 to $127,800, a 3.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Drew County, AR is 63.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Drew County, AR have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Drew County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Drew County, AR is $41,071. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Drew County, AR was Census Tract 4901 with a value of $56,250, followed by Census Tract 4905 and Census Tract 4902, with respective values of $53,088 and $39,788.

In 2023, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Drew County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.71%.

Housing

Property

$127,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$16,594

$4,474

Median Property Taxes

±$438

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Drew County, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Drew County, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.9%

Homeownership

2023

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 63.9% of the housing units in Drew County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Drew County, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4901
Census Tract 4905
Census Tract 4902

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Drew County, AR was Census Tract 4901 with a value of $56,250, followed by Census Tract 4905 and Census Tract 4902, with respective values of $53,088 and $39,788.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Drew County, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,071

Median Household Income

± $6,065

Number of Households

± 624

In 2023, the median household income of the 7k households in Drew County, AR declined from $41,071 from the previous year's value of $44,968.

The following chart displays the households in Drew County, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Drew County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2022, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (8.79%)
Walked (5.58%)

In 2023, 81.9% of workers in Drew County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.79%) and those who walked to work (5.58%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Drew County, AR have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.74% of the workforce in Drew County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Drew County, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Drew County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Drew County, AR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Drew County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.71%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

22.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Drew County, AR (3.72k out of 16.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Drew County, AR is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 25.2% of the children was living in poverty in Drew County, AR. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 7.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.9% of the population of Drew County, AR has health coverage, with 32.7% on employee plans, 30.2% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Drew County, AR see 1284 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.35% decrease from the previous year (1401 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4278 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 157 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,284 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Drew County, AR

Primary care physicians in Drew County, AR see an average of 1,284 patients per year. This represents a 8.35% decrease from the previous year (1,401 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Drew County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.13%

Uninsured

32.7%

Employer Coverage

30.2%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.16%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Drew County, AR grew by 50.6% from 4.73% to 7.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Drew County, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 120 in Drew County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Drew County, AR.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 42.8% in Drew County, AR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Drew County, AR.