County profile · Arkansas
Drew County, AR market data
How Drew County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 17,054
- −1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 7,196
- Median household income
- $42,824
- −8.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $140,800
- Jobs located here
- 6,850
- Highest market score
- 49
- Auto repair shops, #1,208 of 2,378 scored counties
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What this means
Drew County has an estimated 17,054 people and 7,196 households. Population estimates show Drew County declined 1.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Drew County is $42,824, 47% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median fell 8.9%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Drew County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
Of the business types scored in Drew County, auto repair shops (49), pet businesses (41) and real estate businesses (39) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair shops, that ranks #1,208 of 2,378 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for primary care and pediatric clinics (93% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (46% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Drew County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Drew County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair shops | 49 | #1,208 of 2,378 | 10 | 13.9 | $578K | 130 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | 41 | #1,465 of 2,200 | 7 | 9.7 | $704K | 80 | 3 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,657 of 2,229 | 15 | 20.8 | Index only | 140 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | 36 | #1,596 of 2,272 | 12 | 16.7 | $1.4M | 109 | 9 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 30 | #2,135 of 2,385 | 28 | 38.9 | $180K | 85 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 26 | #1,610 of 1,769 | 5 | 6.9 | $1M | 115 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 24 | #2,122 of 2,176 | 13 | 18.1 | Index only | 128 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 24 | #2,236 of 2,405 | 50 | 69.5 | $418K | 63 | 10 |
| Pizza | 23 | #1,942 of 2,090 | 6 | 8.3 | $3.5M | 68 | 15 |
| Gas stations | 23 | #2,161 of 2,358 | 14 | 19.5 | $1.4M | 58 | 11 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 23 | #2,226 of 2,405 | 71 | 98.7 | $294K | 79 | 28 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 23 | #2,246 of 2,394 | 53 | 73.7 | $121K | 79 | 15 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 22 | #2,032 of 2,210 | 15 | 20.8 | $735K | 84 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 19 | #1,506 of 1,611 | 6 | 8.3 | $372K | 37 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 18 | #1,979 of 2,087 | 12 | 16.7 | $919K | 72 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 18 | #2,241 of 2,402 | 18 | 25.0 | $2.1M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 16 | #1,596 of 1,656 | 10 | 13.9 | $639K | 36 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 15 | #2,119 of 2,261 | 10 | 13.9 | $3.7M | 47 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 15 | #2,134 of 2,222 | 12 | 16.7 | $1.7M | 57 | 15 |
| Auto repair and car care | 15 | #2,344 of 2,401 | 29 | 40.3 | $199K | 74 | 14 |
| Chiropractors | 14 | #1,470 of 1,490 | 5 | 6.9 | $1.3M | 53 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 13 | #2,289 of 2,339 | 15 | 20.8 | $337K | 78 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 8 | #1,308 of 1,328 | 5 | 6.9 | $1M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 7 | #1,516 of 1,530 | 6 | 8.3 | $963K | 38 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 6 | #2,078 of 2,088 | 11 | 15.3 | $314K | 47 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 5 | #1,296 of 1,302 | 5 | 6.9 | $1.3M | 41 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 4 | #1,329 of 1,334 | 6 | 8.3 | $575K | 29 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $5.2M | 141 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $1.6M | 162 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $9.3M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $863K | 66 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $4.1M | 169 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $2.1M | 128 | 7 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $1.2M | 45 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $7M | 168 | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.7M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.9M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $2.9M | 98 | 7 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $2.1M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $8.2M | Too few | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $446K | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $8.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.8M | Too few | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $11M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $11M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $8.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Drew County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $5.8M | $803 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $19.2M | $2,673 | 103 |
| Food away from home | $20.9M | $2,902 | 71 |
| Groceries | $37.1M | $5,156 | 82 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.1M | $702 | 70 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.2M | $310 | 53 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.5M | $480 | 49 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.4M | $888 | 69 |
| Pets | $4.9M | $685 | 75 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11M | $1,533 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $16.4M | $2,280 | 116 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16.4M | $2,279 | 76 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.6M | $1,195 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $90.8M | $12,615 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Drew County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 17,054−1.5% since 2020
- Households
- 7,196
- Median age
- 36.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 64%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 829 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 21
- Median household income
- $42,824−8.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $66,944
- Median home value
- $140,800
- Jobs located here
- 6,850
- Daytime population
- 16,915Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Drew County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Drew County at 17,054 people in 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,196 households. Median household income fell 8.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Drew County, AR spend?
Households in Drew County spend about $90.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $37.1M on groceries and $20.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Drew County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (49).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Drew County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Drew County are for auto repair shops (49), pet businesses (41) and real estate businesses (39). Drew County ranks #1,208 of 2,378 scored counties for auto repair shops.
How does Drew County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Drew County is $42,824 a year, 47% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $140,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Drew County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for primary care and pediatric clinics (93% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (46% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 27 of the 56 business types have a score in Drew County, each ranked against other counties.
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