Drexel is a town located in Burke County North Carolina. Drexel has a 2024 population of 1,760. Drexel is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,754 in 2020.
The average household income in Drexel is $68,202 with a poverty rate of 12.89%. The median age in Drexel is 47.5 years: 47.3 years for males, and 50.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Drexel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,628 | 87.43% |
| Two or more races | 88 | 4.73% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 53 | 2.85% |
| Other race | 33 | 1.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 764 | 2.29 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Married | 374 | 2.9 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Non Family | 262 | 1.26 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Female | 107 | 2.72 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Male | 21 | 2.14 | 0 | 100 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
70.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 131 | 9.05% |
| Associates Degree | 136 | 9.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 194 | 13.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 99 | 6.84% |
| High School Graduate | 449 | 31.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 5.04% |
| Some College | 366 | 25.28% |
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 | 1,269 | 1,104 | 283 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 55 | 3 |
| Black | 54 | 43 | 7 |
| Asian | 51 | 28 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 23 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,071 | $47,857 | $52,143 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $108,977 |
| High School Graduate | $33,036 | $44,375 | $23,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,418 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,893 | $48,333 | $32,829 |
| Some College | $38,482 | $87,630 | $32,361 |
$35,893
Average Earnings
$48,333
Average Male
$32,829
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.15% of Drexel residents speak only English, while 7.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,547 | 193 | 12.48% |
| Other | 33 | 33 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 33 | 58.93% |
12.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.24%
Male Poverty Rate
13.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Drexel is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Drexel is White, with 12.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.89% |
| Some College | 4.73% |
| High School | 3.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 63.16% |
| Male Employed | 2.93% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,393 | $81,145 |
| Households | $58,824 | $68,202 |
| Married Families | $73,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,181 | $39,252 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
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
70
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 3.62% |
| Black | 20 | 37.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
13.1%
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
68.21%
Born in Drexel
96.46%
Native Born
3.54%
Foreign Born
0.75%
Non Citizen
2.79%
Naturalized
96.46% of Drexel residents were born in the United States, with 68.21% having been born in North Carolina. 0.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,769 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2028 | 1,767 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2027 | 1,765 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2026 | 1,764 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2025 | 1,762 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2024 | 1,760 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 1,759 | 5 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 1,754 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 1,753 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 1,754 | -107 | -5.75% |
| 2019 | 1,861 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 1,858 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 1,859 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 1,860 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 1,856 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,856 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 1,861 | -17 | -0.91% |
| 2012 | 1,878 | -9 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 1,887 | 4 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 1,883 | 0 | 0% |