Drakesboro is a city located in Muhlenberg County Kentucky. Drakesboro has a 2024 population of 470. Drakesboro is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 478 in 2020.
The average household income in Drakesboro is $53,005 with a poverty rate of 37.2%. The median age in Drakesboro is 42.2 years: 40.3 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Drakesboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 483 | 82.42% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 7.85% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 4.78% |
| Other race | 24 | 4.1% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 182 | 3.22 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Married | 82 | 2.9 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Female | 47 | 5.51 | 83 | 17 |
| Non Family | 37 | 1.19 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Male | 16 | 2.81 | 100 | 0 |
3.68
Average Family Size
3.22
Average Household Size
87.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 12.2% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 7.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 2.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 1.59% |
| High School Graduate | 201 | 53.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 6.37% |
| Some College | 63 | 16.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 301 | 239 | 16 |
| Black | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 5.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $14,219 | $28,333 | $13,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $28,571 |
| Overall | $29,231 | $60,694 | $0 |
| Some College | $78,333 | $83,750 | $0 |
$29,231
Average Earnings
$60,694
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.66% of Drakesboro residents speak only English, while 3.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 452 | 185 | 40.93% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 29 | 36.71% |
| Other | 24 | 24 | 100% |
| Black | 46 | 3 | 6.52% |
| Multiple | 28 | 1 | 3.57% |
37.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.16%
Male Poverty Rate
35.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Drakesboro is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Drakesboro is Multiple, with 3.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.86% |
| High School | 22.39% |
| Some College | 13.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 19.23% |
| Female Employed | 10.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,188 | $59,351 |
| Households | $41,500 | $53,005 |
| Married Families | $86,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,625 | $24,919 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 4.9% |
| Black | 3 | 6.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
61.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.3%
Labor Force Participation
39.5%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.14%
Born in Drakesboro
99.15%
Native Born
0.85%
Foreign Born
0.85%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.15% of Drakesboro residents were born in the United States, with 70.14% having been born in Kentucky. 0.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 460 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 462 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2027 | 464 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 466 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 468 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2024 | 470 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 472 | -3 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 475 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 475 | -3 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 478 | -21 | -4.21% |
| 2019 | 499 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 500 | -3 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 503 | -4 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 507 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 508 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 509 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 510 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 512 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 512 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2010 | 515 | 0 | 0% |