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Drew County, AR
6 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Drew County, Arkansas.
Population
17,046
Land area
829sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Drew County
Drew County at a glance
- Drew County is 65% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,824, 30% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,800 (25% below Arkansas) and median rent is $725 a month.
- Its largest cities are Monticello (8,257), Lacey (746) and Wilmar (523).
Local data for Drew County, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools9
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks9
- Post Offices4
- Parks4
- Grocery Stores5
- Restaurants60
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places19
Housing and community stats
Drew County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,824
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$140,800
Prices +10.3% in a year
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.6%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,556), Mexican Americans (713), German Americans (540).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,379
6,325 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,891
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $7,125 per person
PPP loans
$40.2M
761 loans, 5,050 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$76.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Drew County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Drew County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
421
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Drew County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Drew County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Drew County, AR?
- Monticello is the largest city or town in Drew County, with about 8,257 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Drew County?
- Drew County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 71655, 71675, 71677.
- What is the population of Drew County, AR?
- About 17,046 people live in Drew County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Drew County?
- Drew County borders Ashley County, Lincoln County, Desha County, Bradley County, Chicot County, Cleveland County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023