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Drew, MS
City in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
Population
2,132
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,900
ZIP codes
0
Drew and its ZIP codes
Drew at a glance
- Drew is about 30 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $23,973, 58% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $66,300 (61% below Mississippi) and median rent is $704 a month.
Local data for Drew, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Drew, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$23,973
Poverty rate
34.6%
Median home value
$66,300
Median rent
$704/mo
Homeownership
44.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (79), Guatemalan Americans (55), Puerto Ricans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sunflower County. PPP loans are for Drew.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,411
8,082 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $5,991 per person
How people get to work
Drew, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled15.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Drew, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
400
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
116
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
54.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Drew, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.5%
U.S. 33.3% +19.2 pts
Diabetes
22.9%
U.S. 12.1% +10.8 pts
Smoking
26.1%
U.S. 12.8% +13.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.9%
U.S. 11.1% +7.8 pts
Cities near Drew
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RulevilleCity | 6 mi | 2.5 |
| DoddsvilleTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| RenovaTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| MerigoldTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| ClevelandCity | 12 mi | 7.6 |
| Mound BayouCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BoyleTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| GlendoraVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| SumnerTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| WebbTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| WinstonvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| TutwilerTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| SchlaterTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| ShelbyCity | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| SkeneCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| DublinCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Drew, MS in?
- Drew is in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Drew, MS?
- About 2,132 people live in Drew, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Drew?
- Nearby places include Ruleville (6 mi), Doddsville (10 mi), Renova (11 mi), Merigold (11 mi), Cleveland (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023