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Drexel (NC) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Drexel, North Carolina

StateNorth Carolina
Land Area (mi²)1.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,259.3/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.57% (-10)
Growth Since 20200.87% (15)
Rank in State332th
Rank in Country11698th

The population of Drexel, NC in 2022 is estimated to be 1,740. This is a decrease of -0.57% (-10 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Drexel by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Drexel by Age

Drexel Population Pyramid 2022
Drexel Median Age
48.9
Total
47.3
Male
52.9
Female
Drexel Sex Ratio
50.14%
865
Male
49.86%
860
Female
Drexel Age Dependency Ratio
35.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
19.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Drexel Adults
1,509
Adults
(397 of whom are seniors) in Drexel.

Population of Drexel by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Drexel

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 11.8%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 7.71%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 15.98%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Drexel

While the overall poverty rate of Drexel is 11.8%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (15.98%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (7.71%).

Poverty Rate of Drexel by Employment Status and Sex

7.48%
Female Employed
91.3%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
100%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Drexel by Education

43.69%
Less Than 9th Grade
9.98%
High School
5.01%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Drexel

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Drexel

The most common language spoken in Drexel is English, with 89.54% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 7.22% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Drexel by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Drexel, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Drexel by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree1178.41%
Bachelors Degree16311.71%
Associates Degree18313.15%
Some College32123.06%
High School Graduate45632.76%
9th to 12th Grade976.97%
Less Than 9th Grade553.95%

Earnings Statistics of Drexel by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$35,169

Average Earnings

$40,378

Average Male

$30,684

Average Female

Employment of Drexel by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Drexel by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Drexel by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Drexel

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime0
Property Crime33
Crime Rate35
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft9
Larceny and Theft15
Burglary9
Arson0
Aggravated Assault0
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime0
Property Crime27
Crime Rate29
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft7
Larceny and Theft14
Burglary6
Arson0
Aggravated Assault0

Marital Status of Drexel

Marriage Rates

  • 47.6%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 50.4%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 44.9%

    Female Marriage Rate

Drexel Marriage

In Drexel, 50.4% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 20-34, while males are more likely to be married at age 45-54.

Households and Families of Drexel

Drexel Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Drexel Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
77.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Drexel by Type

2.66
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets