Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
17309
Sex Ratio
94.3 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-1.2 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.57 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Drew County, AR, is experiencing a population decline, with a 13-year CAGR of -0.57% and a 1-year growth rate of -1.2%, contrasting sharply with the overall state growth rate of 0.4%. The county's median age is 37.5, slightly younger than the state average of 38.4, but it has a higher old-age dependency ratio (30.1) compared to the state (28.8). Additionally, Drew County's sex ratio of 94.3 indicates a gender imbalance, which is lower than the state average of 97.7. These trends suggest challenges in retaining younger populations and potential implications for economic vitality compared to more dynamic counties like Benton and Washington.
Dependency Rate
68.9 %
Median Age
37.5 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
17.8 %
Active Aging Index
98.5 %
Old Dependency Rate
30.1 %
Young Dependency Rate
38.9 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
6913
Married-couple Household
3129
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.55 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-0.82 %
Average Household Size
2.38 p
Average Family Size
3 p
Household with Children (%)
30 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
32.6 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
31.9 %
Now Married
47.1 %
Widowed
7.5 %
Divorced
13.5 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.