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Drakesville

Iowa · 164 residents · 0.244 sq mi
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Drakesville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,792. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
164
−11%since 2000
from 185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
672 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+6%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1421641862082301990201020202024Drakesville
2024149
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,792
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,505
+149%since 2000
from $13,063 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−6%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(177)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score2.7%(4)
Diversity Score
3
−66%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drakesville, Iowa?

Drakesville, Iowa has about 164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Drakesville, Iowa?

The typical household in Drakesville, Iowa earns about $64,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drakesville, Iowa expensive?

In Drakesville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $66,500, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Drakesville, Iowa?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Drakesville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drakesville, Iowa?

About 10.5% of people in Drakesville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Drakesville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Drakesville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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