Drew, MS

Drew, Mississippi

Drew, Mississippi, in Sunflower county, is 89 miles E of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 96 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 2,434 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Drew

In Drew, about 37% of adults are married. The faces of Drew are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city. People in Drew are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Drew had a median family income of $20,469.

Drew Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Drew that were owner-occupied was 55%.

Commuting

In Drew, 95% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the city use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

Drew strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Drew, MS

Comparing Drew to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Drew Almanac

Drew Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Drew Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Drew, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Drew High Schools (2004)

DREW HIGH SCHOOL
288 GREEN AVENUE
662-745-8586
A Title I school.
Serves 269 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Drew Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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