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The ACS estimates about 667, give or take 174 civilian veterans in Drew County.
Among Arkansas's 75 counties and equivalents, Drew County ranks 54th by its estimated number of veterans.
Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
Measure
Drew County
Arkansas
United States
Share with a service-connected rating
39 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough
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Share rated 70 percent or higher
14 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans 75 and older account for 13 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Drew County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Veterans under 35 account for 0 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Drew County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 2 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Drew County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Income, work and education in Drew County
Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
Measure
Drew County
Arkansas
United States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$27,417 ± $18,770; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income
$28,145 ± $2,472
$33,574 ± $252
$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over
18.9% ± 14.0 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over
53.4% ± 20.3 points
37.8% ± 0.9 points
30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64
50.8% ± 19.2 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64
2.2% ± 22.8 points; small survey sample; treat as rough
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Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over
83.8% ± 12.8 points
93.7% ± 0.5 points
95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over
32.7% ± 13.4 points
23.1% ± 0.8 points
31.8% ± 0.2 points
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Drew County
VA reports 303 veterans in Drew County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
In 2025, lenders reported 16 VA-backed home loans out of 143 home loans made in Drew County (11.2% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 373, give or take 124) and post-9/11 only (about 114, give or take 98; a small survey sample; treat as rough).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA money in Drew County
VA reported about $9.9 million in compensation and pension spending and about $7.4 million in medical care spending in Drew County for FY2025.
Lacey (unincorporated community): about 746 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Wilmar (city): about 523 residents
Winchester (town): about 122 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Tillar (city): about 119 residents
More places (2)
Collins (unincorporated community): about 60 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Jerome (unincorporated community): about 50 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
Veterans with a qualifying 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability receive a full homestead and personal property tax exemption.
Arkansas helps eligible dependents and spouses of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total cover college tuition, housing, and mandatory fees after federal benefit deductions.
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